At a glance
Reported students
738
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
67.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut high enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
365
Branford High School: 738 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
11:1 reported; state peer median 11.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 827
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.8:1
What the reported data says about Branford High School
Branford High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Branford. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Branford School District. NCES reports 738 students for 2024–25.
Among 209 high schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 650 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11:1, close to the Connecticut median of 11.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (67.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.3%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Branford High School
- 1How do the reported 11:1 student–teacher ratio and 67.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.3%
- Hispanic15.3%
- Black6.4%
- Asian6.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
10 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Branford School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Francis Walsh Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–08
775 reported students
Mary R. Tisko School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
365 reported students
Mary T. Murphy School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
318 reported students
John B. Sliney School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
252 reported students
Public schools near Branford High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Haven High School High · East Haven School District | 09–12 | 879 | 3.2 mi |
| North Branford High School High · North Branford School District | 09–12 | 432 | 3.4 mi |
| Guilford High School High · Guilford School District | 09–12 | 1,008 | 5 mi |
| Wilbur Cross High School High · New Haven School District | 09–12 | 1,742 | 6.1 mi |
| Metropolitan Business Academy High · New Haven School District | 09–12 | 380 | 6.2 mi |
| New Haven Academy High · New Haven School District | 09–12 | 321 | 6.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Branford High School
What grades does Branford High School serve?
Branford High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Branford School District.
How many students attend Branford High School?
Branford High School reported 738 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 209 Connecticut high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 827 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Branford High School?
The calculated ratio is 11:1, based on 738 students and 67.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 11.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Branford High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Branford High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Branford School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Branford High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Branford High School in?
Branford High School is part of Branford School District, based in Branford, CT, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Branford High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Haven High School (3.2 mi), North Branford High School (3.4 mi), Guilford High School (5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.