School Overview
Daniel Hand High School, located in Madison, Connecticut, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As the sole public high school in the Madison Public Schools district, it is well-known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, boasting consistently high performance ratings and a comprehensive curriculum. The school fosters a rigorous learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors classes, and elective programs designed to challenge students across various disciplines.

Beyond its academic offerings, Daniel Hand High School is deeply invested in developing well-rounded individuals through an extensive range of extracurricular activities. The school maintains a competitive athletic program, a vibrant arts department, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations that encourage community involvement and leadership. By blending a supportive campus culture with a commitment to both intellectual growth and extracurricular engagement, the school aims to cultivate responsible, lifelong learners who are prepared to contribute positively to their local and global communities.
828
Total Students
86.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
5.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Daniel Hand High School
Demographic Student Count
White696
Hispanic50
Black8
Asian27
Two or More42
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    696 (84.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    50 (6.1 %)
  • Two or More
    42 (5.1 %)
  • Asian
    27 (3.3 %)
  • Black
    8 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
  • 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: Madison School District
Phone: (203)245-6350
Website: http://www.danielhand.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 828
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 86.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.6
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 23
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18
Grades Taught
Grade 9 195
Grade 10 200
Grade 11 214
Grade 12 219

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Daniel Hand High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9195
Grade 10200
Grade 11214
Grade 12219
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Daniel Hand High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female39447.6%
Male43252.2%
Not Specified20.2%