How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hamden High School | The Bridge at ACES |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hamden, CT | Hamden, CT |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,609 | 32 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.5:1 | 1.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.3% | 71.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Hamden High School | The Bridge at ACES |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,446 | - |
| District | Hamden Public Schools | Area Cooperative Educational Services |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hamden High School | The Bridge at ACES |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22.2% | 9.4% |
| African American | 35.6% | 40.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.9% | 46.9% |
| Asian | 6.8% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.4% | 3.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hamden High School | The Bridge at ACES |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 19 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | - |
| Counselor Ratio | 212:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.1% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 105 | - |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.