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Hamden High School

PublicGrades 9–12
Hamden, Connecticut · Hamden School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,609
Student:Teacher13.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch47%
Title INo
Hamden
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 421
1,609
Total Enrollment
State avg: 44%
47%+2.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Hamden High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Hamden, Connecticut. The school enrolls 1,609 students. It is part of the Hamden School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Connecticut state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictHamden School District
County9170
CityHamden
ZIP06514
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID090186000339

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,609
White22.2%
Hispanic / Latino28.8%
Black / African American35.5%
Asian6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
22.2%
Hispanic
28.8%
Black
35.5%
Asian
6.8%
Two+
6.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %47%
State Avg44%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)