Hamden High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hamden, Connecticut 06514 · Hamden School District
#108 of 180 high schools in Connecticut
#8131 of 16,910 nationally
About Hamden High School
Hamden High School is a public high located in Hamden, in the Hamden School District school district of Connecticut, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,609 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 108th of 180 ranked high schools in Connecticut. Its strongest component is students per teacher (62th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,609.
There are 10 schools in Hamden; Hamden High School ranks 7th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)33%
- Reading proficiency (30%)55%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)46.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hamden High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hamden High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Spring Glen School
Hamden · Public elementary · Grades K–6
347 students · 1.1 km away
Shepherd Glen School
Hamden · Public elementary · Grades K–6
303 students · 1.3 km away
Hamden Middle School
Hamden · Public middle · Grades 7–8
845 students · 1.6 km away
Dunbar Hill School
Hamden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
271 students · 1.6 km away
Church Street School
Hamden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
334 students · 1.8 km away
Ridge Road Elementary School
North Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students · 2.3 km away
Bear Path School
Hamden · Public elementary · Grades K–6
385 students · 2.5 km away
Helen Street School
Hamden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
280 students · 2.7 km away
Ridge Hill School
Hamden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
321 students · 3.1 km away
King/Robinson Magnet School
New Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
412 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Connecticut with a comparable Enrollment.
Staples High School
Westport · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,629 students
Manchester High School
Manchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,703 students
Norwalk High School
Norwalk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,494 students
Glastonbury High School
Glastonbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,737 students
Brien McMahon High School
Norwalk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,739 students
Wilbur Cross High School
New Haven · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,742 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hamden High School a good school?
Hamden High School has a Success Index (US) of 51.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #108 of 180 in Connecticut. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hamden High School rank in Connecticut?
Hamden High School ranks #108 of 180 high schools in Connecticut and #8131 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hamden High School?
Hamden High School had 1,609 students in 2025.
Is Hamden High School a elementary school or a high school?
Hamden High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hamden High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hamden High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.