For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,276 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 32%), 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 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (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 | 1,661 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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 | 582 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 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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
Hamden, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
35 Hillfield Rd.
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-2010
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 407-2010
Gr: PK-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Hamden Collaborative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
306 Circular Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2133
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 407-2133
Gr: 7-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
High Meadows (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
825 Hartford Turnpike
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-8327
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-8327
Gr: 7-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Whitney High School East (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
261 Skiff St.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-3577
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 281-3577
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Whitney High School North (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
205 Skiff St.
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Whitney High School West (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
205 Skiff Street
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 407-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
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 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).