Branford High School vs. North Haven High School
Should you attend Branford High School or North Haven High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Branford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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North Haven High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Overview
Serving 738 students in grades 9-12, Branford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 944 students in grades 9-12, North Haven High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
738 students
944 students
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
86 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#480 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#380 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
48%
Graduation Rate
93%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
185
228
Grade 10 Students
181
255
Grade 11 Students
190
213
Grade 12 Students
182
248
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
9%
% Hispanic
15%
15%
% Black
6%
6%
% White
67%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%