Daniel Hand High School vs. Guilford High School
Should you attend Daniel Hand High School or Guilford 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
School
Top Rankings
Daniel Hand High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Guilford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 751 students in grades 9-12, Daniel Hand High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,008 students in grades 9-12, Guilford High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
751 students
1,008 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
85 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#104 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#124 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
81%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
63%
Graduation Rate
97%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
187
249
Grade 10 Students
187
265
Grade 11 Students
188
221
Grade 12 Students
189
273
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
82%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%