Daniel Hand High School

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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
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Anthony R Salutari Jr
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
61%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A
Administration
A
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A+
Sports
A+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
61%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
77
Full Time Teachers
77
Teachers in First or Second Year
3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
630
Verbal
630
Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
31
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
18
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

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
159:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
46.7%
White
82%
Hispanic
7.1%
Two or more races
5.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.6%
Black
<1%
Native American
<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 285 Students
Boston University 159 Students
University of Rhode Island 105 Students
Northeastern University 104 Students
Boston College 101 Students
Quinnipiac University 90 Students
Fordham University 85 Students
New York University 81 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 77 Students
Penn State 75 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 154 Students
Psychology 101 Students
Biology 79 Students
Computer Science 61 Students
Nursing 51 Students
Finance 51 Students
Chemistry 51 Students
Marketing 50 Students
Political Science and Government 47 Students
Engineering 42 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 179 Reviews
5.0 Senior
6/16/2025
I think that DHHS is a great school and I am very lucky to be able to go to a school like Daniel Hand. It has great teachers and it is a National Blue Ribbon School. Who doesn't want that? I always feel safe at DHHS and I always come in ready to learn and tackle the challenges that DHHS throws at me. I love it here!
5.0 Senior
12/26/2024
My experience at Daniel hand high school has been great so far. The teachers are amazing! I feel that hand gets you ready for college
4.0
2/1/2024
All the staff: administrative, janitors, teachers, and coaches, are all caring and want the students to be successful. They are understanding and are genuine people. They want to get to know you as a person and want you to grow as a person before heading off into college. The school is clean, the hallways are never crowded, and the food is good.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 7 Reviews
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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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 61% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% 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 3.61, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $888,804. Discover additional schools in the area, like Grove School, Walter C. Polson 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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