Daniel Hand High School

Daniel Hand High School in Madison offers students a state of the art football field.

Daniel Hand High School in Madison boasts a legacy of academic excellence.

Daniel Hand High School is a spirited community of Tigers that champions athletic prowess.

Daniel Hand High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

286 Green Hill Rd, Madison, CT

Madison Public Schools

3.9

3.4

777 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr Anthony R Salutari Jr

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1

Average SAT Score
1270

Average ACT Score
30

Math Proficiency
64%

Reading Proficiency
77%

Average GPA
3.6

Graduation Rate
97%

Academics

A+

Teachers

B+

College Prep

Administration

Resources/Facilities

A+

Clubs and Activities

A+

Sports

A+

Food

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.6

Reading Proficiency

77%

Math Proficiency

64%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

10:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

College Prep

Average SAT

1270

Math

630

Verbal

630

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Number of AP Courses

AP Pass Rate

83.8%

AP Math Enrollment

Very High

AP Science Enrollment

Very High

Other AP Enrollment

Very High

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very High

Boys Athletic Participation

Very High

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

159:1

Student Diversity

Male

52.2%

Female

47.6%

White

84.1%

Hispanic

Two or more races

5.1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

3.3%

Black

Native American

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

School Rankings

#8 Best HS For Athletes in Connecticut

#15 Best Public HS in Connecticut

#15 Best Public HS Teachers 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 294 Students

Boston University 161 Students

Northeastern University 107 Students

University of Rhode Island 106 Students

Boston College 101 Students

Quinnipiac University 92 Students

Fordham University 91 Students

University of Massachusetts Amherst 83 Students

Penn State 78 Students

Fairfield University 78 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 159 Students

Psychology 102 Students

Biology 80 Students

Computer Science 63 Students

Marketing 51 Students

Finance 51 Students

Chemistry 51 Students

Nursing 48 Students

Political Science and Government 48 Students

Engineering 42 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Sophomore

1/23/2025

My overall experience with Daniel Hand High School has been very enjoyable. There are a variety of classes to choose from so everyone will find the ones that are the best fit for them. There is a plethora of extracurriculars that the school provides like sports, teams and clubs. The environment is very welcoming and there are numerous outlets you can go to for help with anything, whether it is related to your education or not. DHHS is a school that prepares you very well for your future, whatever it may be.

4.0 Senior

10/30/2024

I have very mixed opinions about this school. While I love it and the academics are amazing i feel that the culture of the school isn't great. Students only care about their grades and being the best in the class, people are extremely competitive here and try to bring you down. Our school also has barely any events and the ones they do have are ridiculously boring and badly planned. So while this is an amazing school for academics its not good socially.

4.0 Senior

12/14/2023

I would like to see improvements in the quality of the food as well as the diversity in the school. Lots of people are racists and there is little to no inclusivity.

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1.0 student

5/30/2025

I feel very unsafe when in the presence of many school administrators. I wouldn’t wish the experience I’ve had here on my worst enemy. I feel constantly harassed by some teachers but more namely the school administrators, including the Vice principal. Every day I try to come in with a positive attit...

2.0 parent

5/26/2022

There are more kids on the High honor roll than kids who are not. So many kids go through the school days watching netflix and youtube on their phones. No one seems to care about bullying. Everyone cares about sports. Music program keep getting cut. Teachers are moved around and many are not even in...

4.0 student

11/9/2021

I'm a student at Hand. The school is good and there are plenty of opportunities to push yourself both academically and athletically. However, teachers don't usually tend to the capacities of individual students and instead treat their student bodies as a whole.

5.0 student

3/3/2021

Some math teachers can be subpar, but math is very difficult to teach. School is built well, classes are easy to get to, teachers are all-around incredibly smart, talented, and genuinely care for their students. Atmosphere is so friendly and accepting. Absolutely zero "senior bullying" or anything l...

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Connecticut New Haven County Madison 06443

Daniel Hand High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Madison, CT, in the Madison neighborhood, and is served by the Madison Public Schools in Connecticut. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 777 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 64% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Daniel Hand High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $866,264. Discover additional schools in the area, like Grove School, Walter C. Polson Upper Middle School, Our Lady of Mercy Preparatory Academy, and more. Learn more about what Madison has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Daniel Hand High School.

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