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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.
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School Overview

School
Branford High School
185 East Main St.
Branford, CT 06405
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
North Haven High School
221 Elm Street
North Haven, CT 06473
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 784 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 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 957 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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
784 students
957 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Branford High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Haven High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Branford High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Haven High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
85 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Branford High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Haven High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Branford High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Branford School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Haven High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Haven School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#480 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
#380 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Branford High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Haven High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
41%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Branford High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Branford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Haven High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Haven School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 30% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Branford High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Branford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Haven High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Haven School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Branford High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Branford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Haven High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the North Haven School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
93%
(Top 50% in CT)
92%
(Top 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Branford High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Branford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of North Haven High School with the average graduation rate observed in the North Haven School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Branford High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of North Haven High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
193
255
Grade 10 Students
192
223
Grade 11 Students
195
253
Grade 12 Students
204
226

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Branford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Branford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Haven High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Haven School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Branford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Branford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Haven High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Haven School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Branford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Branford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Haven High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Haven School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
67%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Branford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Branford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Haven High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Haven School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Branford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Branford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Haven High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Haven School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.52
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Branford High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Branford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Haven High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Haven School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Branford High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Branford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Haven High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Haven School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Branford High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Branford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Haven High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Haven School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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