Guilford High School

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Guilford High School ranks 23 rd of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Guilford High School is a public high school serving 1,048 students in grades 9-12 in Guilford, Connecticut. The school is part of the Guilford School District, which is ranked 25 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Guilford High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Connecticut, ranking 23rd out of 145 schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year. This is reflected in its strong academic performance, with students scoring significantly higher than the state average on standardized tests like the SAT and NGSS Science assessments. In fact, 82.8% of 11th graders at Guilford High School are proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, and 55% are proficient or better in SAT/Math, well above the state averages of 54.8% and 29.5%, respectively.

However, Guilford High School's student population is significantly less diverse than nearby schools, with a predominantly White student body (78.44% in 2022-2023) and a lower percentage of minority students, particularly African American and Hispanic students. Additionally, the school serves a relatively affluent student population, with only 10.59% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to much higher percentages at nearby schools like New Haven Academy and Metropolitan Business Academy. This disparity in socioeconomic status may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, as research has shown a correlation between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

605 New England Rd.
Guilford, CT 06437

(203) 453-2741

District: Guilford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
23^rd of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,017

Feeder schools for Guilford High School:

Elementary:	A. W. Cox School
	Calvin Leete School
	Guilford Lakes School
	Melissa Jones School
Middle:	A. Baldwin Middle School
	E. C. Adams Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 1,048

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.4%

Hispanic:

9.0%

Asian:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Guilford High School ranks better than 84.1% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.63. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.4%), Hispanic (9%), Asian (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Guilford High School is 11.9. (See more...)

Compare Guilford High School employs 87.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Guilford High School is $20,017.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Guilford High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Guilford High School 23^rd of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Guilford High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Guilford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Guilford School District 25^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Guilford High School

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Rank History for all students at Guilford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	76.81	35^th	176	80.1%
2008	81.37	12^th	176	93.2%
2009	81.49	9^th	176	94.9%
2010	81.66	10^th	186	94.6%
2011	80.58	17^th	189	91.0%
2012	83.10	8^th	188	95.7%
2013	81.49	9^th	193	95.3%
2015	88.82	15^th	196	92.3%
2016	90.40	11^th	132	91.7%
2017	86.86	22^nd	140	84.3%
2021	86.05	28^th	200	86.0%
2022	88.05	16^th	139	88.5%
2023	86.73	19^th	142	86.6%
2024	83.63	23^rd	145	84.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Guilford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	74.06	43^rd	175	75.4%
2023	56.29	9^th	14	35.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Guilford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	91.42	10^th	155	93.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Guilford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	80.86	21^st	79	73.4%
2019	87.85	9^th	84	89.3%
2021	82.14	33^rd	189	82.5%
2022	80.16	23^rd	106	78.3%
2023	79.82	25^th	103	75.7%
2024	77.35	28^th	102	72.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Guilford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	59.93	19^th	57	66.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Guilford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	85.72	18^th	78	76.9%
2019	83.96	18^th	80	77.5%
2021	86.55	23^rd	182	87.4%
2022	85.72	19^th	102	81.4%
2023	81.25	24^th	100	76.0%
2024	79.47	25^th	100	75.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Guilford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	97.32	5^th	104	95.2%

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Rank History for White students at Guilford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	78.21	24^th	105	77.1%
2019	81.02	25^th	113	77.9%
2021	73.95	40^th	155	74.2%
2022	76.85	27^th	117	76.9%
2023	70.60	30^th	116	74.1%
2024	67.72	34^th	116	70.7%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Guilford High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1031	15	11	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	1089
1989	1002	13	15	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	1057
1990	944	14	14	20	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	992
1991	936	12	21	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	995
1992	923	13	19	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	972
1993	893	12	17	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	935
1994	911	15	13	15	5	n/a	n/a	0	959
1995	945	14	16	20	4	n/a	n/a	0	999
1996	945	14	16	20	4	n/a	n/a	0	999
1997	967	22	25	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	1040
1998	1021	19	26	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	1091
1999	1055	16	24	28	5	n/a	n/a	0	1128
2000	1056	18	23	23	4	n/a	n/a	0	1124
2001	1100	20	18	28	3	n/a	n/a	0	1169
2002	1088	22	27	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	1160
2003	1088	22	27	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	1160
2004	1042	20	25	28	2	n/a	n/a	0	1117
2005	1064	19	27	30	2	n/a	n/a	0	1142
2006	807	17	22	22	2	n/a	n/a	0	870
2007	1083	15	33	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	1162
2008	1076	15	32	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	1154
2009	1046	12	39	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	1138
2010	1017	15	34	48	1	n/a	n/a	0	1115
2011	1014	10	26	54	1	0	8	0	1113
2012	1020	14	37	52	1	0	7	0	1131
2013	959	12	37	51	1	0	10	0	1070
2014	947	11	42	52	1	0	14	0	1067
2015	952	13	45	48	0	1	17	0	1076
2016	939	15	42	61	1	1	24	0	1083
2017	967	15	41	70	0	1	29	0	1123
2018	966	14	46	71	0	1	33	0	1131
2019	921	14	47	82	0	0	31	0	1095
2020	936	15	45	77	0	2	39	0	1114
2021	902	16	53	92	0	2	37	0	1102
2022	880	15	55	92	0	2	45	0	1089
2023	822	20	51	94	0	1	50	10	1048

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Guilford High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1089	80.0	13.6	n/a
1989	1057	74.0	14.2	n/a
1990	992	75.2	13.1	n/a
1991	995	81.5	12.2	n/a
1992	972	68.1	14.2	0.7
1993	935	70.4	13.3	0.1
1994	959	68.7	14.0	1.7
1995	999	65.4	15.3	1.9
1996	999	65.4	15.3	1.9
1997	1040	72.7	14.3	0.6
1998	1091	75.5	14.5	1.6
1999	1128	80.7	14.0	1.6
2000	1124	83.6	13.4	2
2001	1169	83.1	14.1	n/a
2002	1160	83.3	13.9	2.5
2003	1160	83.3	13.9	2.5
2004	1117	78.0	14.3	2.9
2005	1142	76.5	14.9	n/a
2006	870	74.8	11.6	4.4
2007	1162	75.6	15.4	2.3
2008	1154	81.0	14.2	3.3
2009	1138	91.6	13.8	5.4
2010	1115	80.7	13.8	6.9
2011	1113	82.6	13.4	6.7
2012	1131	82.8	13.6	8.5
2013	1070	81.4	13.1	8.7
2014	1067	82.2	12.9	9.9
2015	1076	81.0	13.2	9.3
2016	1083	80.0	13.5	9.2
2017	1123	79.7	14.0	8.2
2018	1131	84.0	13.4	7.8
2019	1095	78.4	13.9	11.7
2020	1114	82.0	13.5	12.1
2021	1102	82.9	13.2	12.2
2022	1089	89.0	12.2	10.5
2023	1048	87.4	11.9	10.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Guilford High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1089	80.0	13.6	n/a
1989	1057	74.0	14.2	n/a
1990	992	75.2	13.1	n/a
1991	995	81.5	12.2	n/a
1992	972	68.1	14.2	0.7
1993	935	70.4	13.3	0.1
1994	959	68.7	14.0	1.7
1995	999	65.4	15.3	1.9
1996	999	65.4	15.3	1.9
1997	1040	72.7	14.3	0.6
1998	1091	75.5	14.5	1.6
1999	1128	80.7	14.0	1.6
2000	1124	83.6	13.4	2
2001	1169	83.1	14.1	n/a
2002	1160	83.3	13.9	2.5
2003	1160	83.3	13.9	2.5
2004	1117	78.0	14.3	2.9
2005	1142	76.5	14.9	n/a
2006	870	74.8	11.6	4.4
2007	1162	75.6	15.4	2.3
2008	1154	81.0	14.2	3.3
2009	1138	91.6	13.8	5.4
2010	1115	80.7	13.8	6.9
2011	1113	82.6	13.4	6.7
2012	1131	82.8	13.6	8.5
2013	1070	81.4	13.1	8.7
2014	1067	82.2	12.9	9.9
2015	1076	81.0	13.2	9.3
2016	1083	80.0	13.5	9.2
2017	1123	79.7	14.0	8.2
2018	1131	84.0	13.4	7.8
2019	1095	78.4	13.9	11.7
2020	1114	82.0	13.5	12.1
2021	1102	82.9	13.2	12.2
2022	1089	89.0	12.2	10.5
2023	1048	87.4	11.9	10.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Guilford High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,229
2019	$18,213
2020	$18,590
2021	$18,804
2022	$19,311
2023	$20,017

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1095	1048	4.3%
African American	14	20	42.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	47	51	8.5%
Hispanic	82	94	14.6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	921	822	10.7%
Two or More Races	31	50	61.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11.7%	10.6%	1.1%

Schools Near Guilford High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Math (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	Total
Guilford High School	Public	9-12	605 New England Rd.	Guilford	06437	New Haven County	Guilford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 453-2741	1,048	87	11.9	10.6%	822 (78.4%)	20 (1.9%)	94 (9.0%)	51 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (4.8%)	83.6	23^rd of 145 public high schools	84.1%		86.7	19^th of 142 public high schools	86.6%	4	55.3	82.8	55.0	$20,017
Daniel Hand High School	Public	9-12	286 Green Hill Rd.	Madison	06443	New Haven County	Madison School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 245-6350	828	87	9.5	4.7%	696 (84.1%)	8 (1.0%)	50 (6.0%)	27 (3.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.1%)	91.8	8^th of 145 public high schools	94.5%		89.2	16^th of 142 public high schools	88.7%	8	75.4	79.4	60.8	$25,318
North Branford High School	Public	9-12	49 Caputo Rd.	North Branford	06471	New Haven County	North Branford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 484-1465	420	50	8.4	20.7%	347 (82.6%)	13 (3.1%)	42 (10.0%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)								(n/a)		60.4		$26,429
Branford High School	Public	9-12	185 East Main St.	Branford	06405	New Haven County	Branford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 488-7291	818	69	11.8	40.6%	556 (68.0%)	42 (5.1%)	124 (15.2%)	55 (6.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.3%)								(n/a)				$24,081
East Haven High School	Public	9-12	35 Wheelbarrow Ln.	East Haven	06513	New Haven County	East Haven School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 468-3254	849	77	11.0	46.9%	407 (47.9%)	57 (6.7%)	339 (39.9%)	26 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.0%)	32.4	89^th of 145 public high schools	38.6%		31.3	91^st of 142 public high schools	35.9%	2	47.5	39.5	13.0	$18,826
North Haven High School	Public	9-12	221 Elm Street	North Haven	06473	New Haven County	North Haven School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 239-1641	921	84	10.9	25.3%	678 (73.6%)	41 (4.5%)	111 (12.1%)	68 (7.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (2.3%)	73.7	40^th of 145 public high schools	72.4%		71.5	45^th of 142 public high schools	68.3%	5	68.2	65.6	36.1	$22,458
The Morgan School	Public	9-12	71 Killingworth Tpke.	Clinton	06413	Middlesex County	Clinton School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 664-6504	524	50	10.4	30.0%	394 (75.2%)	5 (1.0%)	94 (17.9%)	23 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	66.2	51^st of 145 public high schools	64.8%		65.3	53^rd of 142 public high schools	62.7%	2	55.6	61.6	36.8	$22,974
Wilbur Cross High School	Public	9-12	181 Mitchell Dr.	New Haven	06511	New Haven County	New Haven School District	No	No	No	No	(475) 220-7400	1,633	129	12.6	75.9%	169 (10.3%)	352 (21.6%)	1,058 (64.8%)	39 (2.4%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (0.7%)	11.5	126^th of 145 public high schools	13.1%		13.8	117^th of 142 public high schools	17.6%	9	17.1	29.0	8.3	$18,689
Lyman Hall High School	Public	9-12	70 Pond Hill Road	Wallingford	06492	New Haven County	Wallingford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 294-5350	930	97	9.6	32.0%	651 (70.0%)	28 (3.0%)	174 (18.7%)	44 (4.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.2%)	52.8	70^th of 145 public high schools	51.7%		59.7	62^nd of 142 public high schools	56.3%	8	55.6	51.2	27.2	$22,351
New Haven Academy	Public, Magnet	9-12	444 Orange Street	New Haven	06511	New Haven County	New Haven School District	No	Yes	No	No	(475) 220-6600	336	22	15.2	61.3%	43 (12.8%)	169 (50.3%)	110 (32.7%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)								(n/a)			16.2	$19,452

Frequently Asked Questions about Guilford High School

What district is Guilford High School in?

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How many students attend Guilford High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,048 students attended Guilford High School.

What is the racial makeup of Guilford High School?

Students at Guilford High School are 78% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Is Guilford High School a good school?

Guilford High School ranks 23^rd of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Guilford High School?

Guilford High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : A. W. Cox School
Elementary : Calvin Leete School
Elementary : Guilford Lakes School
Elementary : Melissa Jones School
Middle : A. Baldwin Middle School
Middle : E. C. Adams Middle School

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