School overview
At a glance
Reported students
1,609
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
119
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut high enrollment
92th percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
327.5
Hamden High School: 1,609 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81th percentile
13.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Hamden High School
Hamden High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Hamden. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Hamden School District. NCES reports 1,609 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 92th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, above 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (35.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.8%). English learners represent 4.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 19 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Hamden High School
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 119 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 8 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 4
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.2%
- Hispanic28.8%
- Black35.5%
- Asian6.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
19 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
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