For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,292 students in Hamden, CT.
The top ranked public high schools in Hamden, CT are Hamden High School and Eli Whitney Technical High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamden, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Hamden have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Hamden, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Eli Whitney Technical High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hamden, CT (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamden High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Dixwell Ave.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2040
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,672 students
Rank: #22.
Eli Whitney Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Fairview Ave
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 397-4031
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 397-4031
Grades: 9-12
| 619 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Bridge At Aces
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
261 Skiff Street
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 507-5545
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 507-5545
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Regions Secure Hamden
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
995 Sherman Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
(860) 566-2030
Hamden, CT 06514
(860) 566-2030
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Hamden, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
35 Hillfield Rd.
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-2010
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-2010
Grades: PK-5
| 137 students
Hamden Collaborative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
306 Circular Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2133
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2133
Grades: 7-12
| 73 students
High Meadows (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
825 Hartford Turnpike
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-8327
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-8327
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students
Whitney High School East (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
261 Skiff St.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-3577
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-3577
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Whitney High School North (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
205 Skiff St.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Whitney High School West (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
205 Skiff Street
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
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What are the top ranked public high schools in Hamden, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in Hamden, CT include Hamden High School and Eli Whitney Technical High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hamden?
4 public high schools are located in Hamden.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamden?
Hamden public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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