Hamden High School

Hamden High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2040 Dixwell Ave,  Hamden, CT
Hamden School District
3.6
3.2
1,661 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Nadine A Gannon
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
25%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
80%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
C+
Teachers
B
College Prep
C
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
25%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
124
Full Time Teachers
124
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
27
Math
24
English
28
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
47.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
202:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
46.9%
Black
36%
White
27%
Hispanic
24.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.5%
Two or more races
5.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#2 Most Diverse Public HS in Connecticut
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Connecticut 510 Students
Southern Connecticut State University 353 Students
Quinnipiac University 323 Students
University of New Haven 252 Students
Boston University 172 Students
Central Connecticut State University 163 Students
Yale University 141 Students
New York University 135 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 126 Students
University of Rhode Island 108 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 166 Students
Business 140 Students
Nursing 132 Students
Biology 86 Students
Computer Science 66 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 59 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 56 Students
Marketing 50 Students
Political Science and Government 50 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 46 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 382 Reviews
5.0 Senior
9/24/2024
very good. made a lot of different connections with different people and had a lot fun playing sports
3.0 Senior
1/28/2024
Hamden High isn't a bad school but there is a lot left to be desired. If you take the right classes and have the right teachers, you'll be able to find a lot of value from the school. But in general, the school seems to be underfunded which holds back a lot of its potential.
5.0 Senior
1/11/2024
My experience with going to Hamden High School was very interesting but I have learned a lot and have went through up's and down's but I have faced them and have gotten my work done and made sure I was getting the help I needed when I needed it.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 13 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/3/2022
What is the point of going to this school even there is more high school near Hamden? Some teachers act like they are children. Also, they are doing a "say something" campaign but never works they just doing it for performance. I don't feel safe in school.
5.0 parent
7/25/2019
Hamden High provides not only a great education to all but also to those kids who are looking for something extra, be it sports, band or orchestra, drama, etc. Many dedicated teachers and staff too! Our three kids attended and all were well prepared for college and beyond.
5.0 parent
3/15/2019
Hamden High is wonderful. We could not ask for a better high school for our children. If you want academics, HH has them. Great clubs? Check. Sports? check. Want your child to learn to understand people who are different from him or herself? Check. Hamden High is a very special place. If you're luck...
5.0 parent
3/15/2019
We have had a wonderful experience at Hamden High- it's truly a hidden gem. Our son transitioned from a very small, private school to this high school, and he has been so happy here. The academics are terrific, at least in the high level classes. The teachers have been engaging, supportive and accom...

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Hamden High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hamden, CT, in the Hamden neighborhood, and is served by the Hamden School District in Connecticut. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,661 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 25% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Hamden High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 80%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $394,165. Discover additional schools in the area, like Whitney High School East, Whitney High School North, Whitney High School West, and more. Learn more about what Hamden has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hamden High School.

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