Hamden High School
Reported Enrollment
1,672
students
District
Hamden School District
County Context Score
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county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
2040 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, CT, 06514
School District
Hamden School District
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 090186000339
- District ID
- 0901860
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,672 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Hamden High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
South Central Connecticut Planning Region has 150 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 10 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What Hamden High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Hamden School District, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Hamden High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Hamden School District.
1,672 students
Hamden High School reports 1,672 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 28 other high schools in South Central Connecticut Planning Region with enrollment data, 27 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 776 students.
30 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 787 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
10 district schools
Hamden School District lists 8 primary, 1 middle, 1 high schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
8
Middle
1
High
1
Other
0
Nearby context inside Hamden School District
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School Profile FAQ
Is Hamden High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Hamden School District.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Hamden High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Hamden High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Hamden High School with nearby schools?
Hamden High School should be compared with 30 high schools in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, plus other schools in Hamden School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Hamden High School?
Before using Hamden High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Hamden School District.
Part of Hamden School District
Hamden High School is one of 10 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 5,009 students across 10 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
10
Reported Enrollment
5,009
10 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Bear Path SchoolKG–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Church Street SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Dunbar Hill SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Helen Street SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Hamden Middle School7–8 · MiddleListed only
- Ridge Hill SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Shepherd Glen SchoolKG–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Spring Glen SchoolKG–6 · PrimaryListed only
- West Woods SchoolKG–6 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Wilbur Cross High School
West Haven High School
Amity Regional High School
Francis T. Maloney High School
James Hillhouse High School
South Central Connecticut Planning Region Schools
County Context Score
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County-level composite across 150 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.