High Schools in Hamden School District

The Hamden School District in Connecticut is home to a single high school, Hamden High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student population, with a significant percentage of African American and Hispanic students, as well as a high rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a sizable economically disadvantaged population.

Hamden High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, dropping from the 77th and 73rd positions out of 121 Connecticut high schools in 2017-2018 and 2018-2019, respectively, to the 130th position out of 200 schools in 2020-2021. This decline is accompanied by a 2-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting the school is underperforming compared to other high schools in the state. The school's 11th-grade students also have a lower proficiency rate in NGSS/Science (29.6%) than the Hamden School District (29.1%) and the statewide average (46.9%), indicating potential academic performance gaps that need to be addressed.

Despite the school's challenges, Hamden High School appears to be well-resourced, with a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.1 to 1 and a high per-student spending of $22,737 in the 2018-2019 school year, which is significantly higher than the national average of around $12,000 per student. Understanding how these resources are being utilized and whether they are effectively supporting student learning and achievement will be crucial in addressing the school's performance issues and improving outcomes for its diverse student population.