C+
Average
65/100

Hamden High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 2040 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, CT 06514
Overall
C+
65/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 55% · Math 33% proficient · 43rd percentile in Connecticut
Graduation
B
94% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Connecticut schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

65
Repit Score
out of 100
1,661
Students
enrolled
13.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$31K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%43/100reading 42nd percentile, math 45th percentile among Connecticut high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%64/10094% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 47% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Connecticut schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −4 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Connecticut. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency55% (−3 pts vs. state avg 58%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency33% (−15 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate94% (+2 pts vs. state avg 92%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Connecticut state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White77%52%reading +2 pts, math -1 pts65th percentile (list)
Black32%12%reading -6 pts, math -10 pts43rd percentile (list)
Hispanic52%22%reading +15 pts, math +4 pts69th percentile (list)
Asian50%50%reading -30 pts, math -24 pts3rd percentile (list)
Low-income42%22%reading +1 pts, math -1 pts50th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2040 Dixwell Ave.
City Hamden
ZIP Code 06514
District 0901860
NCES School ID 090186000339
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 06514

Understanding the community around Hamden High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $84,381
Per Capita Income $41,944
Poverty Rate 4.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 43.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.2%
High School or Higher 92.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $233,200
Median Rent $1,605
Owner-Occupied 64.1%
Renter-Occupied 35.9%
View full data for ZIP 06514 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Hamden High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 36.2%
Hispanic/Latino 26.9%
White 23.4%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More Races 6.6%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,661
Teachers (FTE) 124.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Hamden High School?
Hamden High School has a Repit School Score of 65 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Hamden High School?
Hamden High School has 1,661 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1.
What grades does Hamden High School serve?
Hamden High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Hamden High School receive per student?
Hamden High School receives $31,040 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Hamden High School in 06514 ▼
Avg Home Value
$345,605
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,105
1-Year Change
+7.4%
% Renters
35.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026