Enrollment
1,609
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090186000339
👥 S:T ratio 49
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 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 55/100 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
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
126.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamden High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamden High School
Hamden High School is a large high school in Hamden, Connecticut, enrolling 1,609 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.5% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,609 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 28 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #16.
Its student body is led by African American (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 201 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hamden's high schools, it stands alongside Eli Whitney Technical High School (586 students): Hamden High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.8:1 vs 12:1).
Hamden School District also operates Hamden Middle School (845 students) and Bear Path School (385 students) alongside Hamden High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hamden High School compares
Hamden High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,766
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamden School District, which includes Hamden High School.
$26,766
Per student
+12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+61%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.6%
State 31.5%
Federal 6.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,609 students)
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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.
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 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hamden High School a good school?
Hamden High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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