- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hamden, CT
Hamden High School
Federal NCES profile for Hamden High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090186000339
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamden High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Hamden · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamden High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamden High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Hamden, CT.
School address
District: Hamden School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090186000339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Hamden High School held near 1,661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 126.7 → 124.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 090186000339 · Hamden, CT High · MID · TRAD
1,609 enr · 12.8:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamden Middle School (845 students)
Hamden High School held near 1,661 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 126.7 → 124.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Hamden High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hamden High School
1,609 students
- Hamden Middle
Hamden Middle School
845 students
- Bear Path Scho 385
Bear Path School
385 students
- Spring Glen Sc 347
Spring Glen School
347 students
- Church Street 334
Church Street School
334 students
- Ridge Hill Sch 321
Ridge Hill School
321 students
What this shows Hamden High School reports 1,609 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamden High School compares
Hamden High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 13% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,609 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,609
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 72% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,446
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 35.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
White 22.2%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Hamden High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamden School District reports $26,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamden High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamden Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bear Path School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Glen School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Church Street School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge Hill School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamden High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Hamden
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,609 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamden High School
How many students attend Hamden High School?
Hamden High School has 1,609 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hamden, CT. CCD year-over-year: 1,672 (2022-23) → 1,661 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamden High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamden High School is 12.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamden High School?
31.5% of students at Hamden High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamden High School?
The largest demographic group at Hamden High School is African American at 35.6% of enrollment, in Hamden, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamden High School?
Hamden High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hamden High School rank among high schools in Hamden?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamden High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Hamden, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Hamden on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamden School District?
Besides Hamden High School, Hamden School District also operates Hamden Middle School (845 students), Bear Path School (385 students), and Spring Glen School (347 students). See the Hamden School District district page for the complete list.