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Enrollment
1,609
High
DISTRICT 501 · STATE 788
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HAMDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 090186000339
Hamden High School
2040 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, CT 06514 · (203) 407-2040 · South Central Connecticut Planning Region
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,609 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
119 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.9:1 · STATE 12.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
47%
755 students
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 44%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 459 | 29% |
| Grade 10 | 378 | 23% |
| Grade 11 | 388 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 384 | 24% |
Student demographics
73%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Hamden School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Hamden High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamden High School this school | 1,609 | 46.9% | N/A |
| Middletown High School Middletown | 1,193 | 51.2% | N/A |
| West Haven High School West Haven | 1,813 | 52.2% | N/A |
| Manchester High School Manchester | 1,703 | 58.5% | N/A |
| Windsor High School Windsor | 1,095 | 51.2% | N/A |
| Bunnell High School Stratford | 982 | 46.6% | N/A |
Matched among Connecticut high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Hamden High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Connecticut | In South Central Connecticut Planning Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,609 | #17 of 201 | #3 of 29 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.5:1 | #151 of 188 | #24 of 28 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 73.2% | #3 of 188 | #2 of 28 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 46.9% | #91 of 196 | #17 of 28 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +7.6% | #38 of 63 | #8 of 13 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,609
-7 (0%) vs 2020
+7% since 1990-91, when it was 1,498
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
was 13.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,609 | 119 | 13.5:1 | 47% (755) |
| 2023-24 | 1,661 | 124 | 13.4:1 | 46% (766) |
| 2022-23 | 1,672 | 126.7 | 13.2:1 | 39% (650) |
| 2020-21 | 1,616 | 121 | 13.4:1 | 43% (694) |
| 2017-18 | 1,496 | 129.2 | 11.6:1 | 39% (579) |
| 2015-16 | 1,598 | 128 | 12.5:1 | 42% (675) |
| 2010-11 | 1,934 | 153 | 12.6:1 | 33% (645) |
| 2000-01 | 1,877 | 132 | 14.2:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 1,498 | 128 | 11.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Hamden High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 8% (1,496 to 1,609); teachers down 8% (129.2 to 119).
About Hamden High School
Hamden High School is a large high school. Its address is in Hamden, Connecticut. Students in grades 9 through 12 make up the school's enrollment of 1,609 students. High schools in Connecticut average about 788 students, which makes this school 104% above average.
Hamden School District has a total of 10 schools and 5,012 students, Hamden High School among them.
At Hamden High School, Black students make up the biggest share, 35%. Enrollment also includes 29% Hispanic, 22% White, 7% Asian, and 6% multiracial. Among people living in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, the Black share is about 14%. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 73%.
Hamden High School lists 119 full-time-equivalent teachers; that is about 13.5 students per teacher. By comparison, the average for high schools in Connecticut is 12.3:1. About 47% of students at Hamden High School are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Looking at the county, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, median household income comes to about $88,197, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 42% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. The county's public schools total 152, with about 72,909 students.
Spring Glen School is about 0.7 miles away, making it the nearest public school. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
The school's federal locale classification is Suburb: Large.
Enrollment went from 1,616 in 2020-21 to 1,609 in 2024-25, a change of 7 students.
Hamden High School has a community page on allk12 for topics such as pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
South Central Connecticut Planning Region at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
570,598
Census ACS
Median income
$88,197
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
152
72,909 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hamden School District
- Hamden Middle SchoolMiddle · 845 students
- Bear Path SchoolElementary · 385 students
- Spring Glen SchoolElementary · 347 students
- Church Street SchoolElementary · 334 students
- Ridge Hill SchoolElementary · 321 students
- West Woods SchoolElementary · 317 students
Other schools in Hamden
- Hamden Middle SchoolMiddle · 845 students
- Eli Whitney Technical High SchoolHigh · 586 students
- Bear Path SchoolElementary · 385 students
- Spring Glen SchoolElementary · 347 students
- Church Street SchoolElementary · 334 students
- Ridge Hill SchoolElementary · 321 students
Nearby schools
- Spring Glen School0.7 mi · 347
- The Bridge at ACES0.8 mi · 32
- Shepherd Glen School0.8 mi · 303
- Hamden Middle School1.0 mi · 845
- Dunbar Hill School1.0 mi · 271
- Church Street School1.1 mi · 334
Frequently asked questions
About Hamden High SchoolHow large is Hamden High School?
Hamden High School enrolls approximately 1,609 students in grades 09-12.
Is Hamden High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Hamden High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamden High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Hamden High School is approximately 13.5:1 (119 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Hamden High School?
Hamden High School reports a student body of 22% White, 29% Hispanic, 35% Black, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Hamden High School?
Hamden High School is overseen by Hamden School District in South Central Connecticut Planning Region.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.