Hamden High School

Hamden High School

Hamden School District

Hamden, Connecticut

1,672 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(203)407-2040 School Website

1,672

Students

13.2:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot

Key metrics at a glance

Avg SAT Score

1,100

B+

out of 1600

Good

Avg ACT Score

B+

out of 36

Good

AP Courses

courses offered

Excellent

AP Enrollment

22%

of students

Good

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

A-

students per teacher

Good

Graduation Rate

79%

A-

Good

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Hamden High School

Biology

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science

College-level environmental science

World History

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Hamden High School.

National Tests

August 7, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

August 11, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline

August 14, 2026

ACT — National

Registration deadline

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 28, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

September 1, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline

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State Assessments

February 1, 2027 – May 28, 2027

Next Generation Science Standards Assessment — NGSS

Testing window

March 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027

Connecticut SAT School Day — ELA & Math

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School Details

Address

2040 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, CT 06514

Phone

(203)407-2040

Website

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District

Hamden School District

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