Hamden High School

2040 Dixwell Ave.
Hamden, CT 06514

(203)407-2040

www.hamden.k12.ct.us/

1,672 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hamden High School, located at 2040 Dixwell Avenue in Hamden, Connecticut, serves as the primary public secondary school for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Hamden Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering academic growth, civic responsibility, and personal development among its diverse student body. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and a wide array of elective programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career paths.

Beyond its academic offerings, Hamden High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by robust extracurricular involvement. The school supports numerous athletic teams, performing arts programs, clubs, and service organizations, which allow students to explore their interests and build leadership skills. By integrating modern educational practices with a commitment to student success, the school strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers its graduates to contribute positively to both the local community and the broader world.

1,672

Total Students

126.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hamden High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	452
Hispanic	412
Black	602
Asian	109
Two or More	94
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
602 (36.0 %)
White
452 (27.0 %)
Hispanic
412 (24.7 %)
Asian
109 (6.5 %)
Two or More
94 (5.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hamden School District
Phone:	(203)407-2040
Website:	http://www.hamden.k12.ct.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,672
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	126.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	633
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	122

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 444

Grade 10 425

Grade 11 416

Grade 12 387