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Daniel Hand High School

286 Green Hill Rd.
Madison, CT 06443
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 828 students in grades 9-12, Daniel Hand High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 828 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1% in CT)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Daniel Hand High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Daniel Hand High School's student population of 828 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
828 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Daniel Hand High School ranks within the top 20% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daniel Hand High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#132 out of 942 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Daniel Hand High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Daniel Hand High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Daniel Hand High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Daniel Hand High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Daniel Hand High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Daniel Hand High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Daniel Hand High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
84%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Daniel Hand High School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Daniel Hand High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Daniel Hand High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Daniel Hand High School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥99%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Daniel Hand High School and public school graduation rate of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Daniel Hand High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Daniel Hand High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel Hand High School's ranking?
Daniel Hand High School is ranked #132 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Daniel Hand High School often compared to?
Daniel Hand High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guilford High School, Amity Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Daniel Hand High School?
The graduation rate of Daniel Hand High School is 99%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Daniel Hand High School?
828 students attend Daniel Hand High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Daniel Hand High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daniel Hand High School?
Daniel Hand High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Daniel Hand High School offer ?
Daniel Hand High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Daniel Hand High School part of?
Daniel Hand High School is part of Madison School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 828 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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