For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,227 students in Hamden, CT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hamden, CT are Hamden High School and Eli Whitney Technical High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamden, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Hamden have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Hamden, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Eli Whitney Technical High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hamden, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamden High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Dixwell Ave.
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2040
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2040
Gr: 9-12 | 1,609 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Eli Whitney Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Fairview Ave
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 397-4031
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 397-4031
Gr: 9-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
The Bridge At Aces
Alternative School
261 Skiff Street
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 507-5545
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 507-5545
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Regions Secure Hamden
Alternative School
995 Sherman Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
(860) 566-2030
Hamden, CT 06514
(860) 566-2030
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hamden, CT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hamden, CT include Hamden High School and Eli Whitney Technical High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hamden?
4 public high schools are located in Hamden.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamden?
Hamden public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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