Hamden High School
School Overview
Hamden High School is a public school located in Hamden, Connecticut. It is a school in Hamden School District district.
According to the Connecticut state assessment result, 33% of students are proficient in Math learning and 55% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,496 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 10 to 1 where a total of 146 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,496 students are attending Hamden High School. By gender, there are 767 and 729 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Hamden High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 108 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Asian | 9 | 2 | 7 |
| Black | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| White | 74 | 27 | 47 |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 108 | 42 | 66 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 146 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Hamden High School and the students to teacher ratio is 10 to 1. All teachers are certified. 96.6% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 146 | Students per teacher: 10 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 146 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 3.4% |
| School counselors | 7 | Students per counselor: 214 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 7 | - |
| Nurses | 3 | - |
| Psychologists | 4 | - |
| Social workers | 4 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 22,577 Households |
| Population | 55,311 |
| Male | 28,111 |
| Female | 32,871 |
| Child Population | 16,116 |
| Total Housing Units | 25,084 Units |
| Average House Value | $225,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,376 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.40% |
| Average Household Income | $77,274 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.42% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Hamden High School offers 16 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 384 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 540 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Hamden High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 16 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 384 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 36 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 150 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 253 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 540 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Hamden School District
In Hamden School District, 10 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in HAMDEN, Connecticut
7 private schools are serving students in HAMDEN, Connecticut. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.