Daniel Hand High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school in Madison, Connecticut, United States. It serves grades 9 through 12 and is the only high school in Madison Public Schools.
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).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 751 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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
School Overview
Daniel Hand High School's student population of 751 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
751 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Year Founded
1970
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Motto
'Education for All'
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Daniel Hand High School ranks within the top 20% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daniel Hand High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#104 out of 939 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
7%
32%
Black
1%
12%
White
82%
46%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel Hand High School's ranking?
Daniel Hand High School is ranked #104 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Daniel Hand High School often compared to?
Daniel Hand High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guilford High School, Amity Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Daniel Hand High School?
The graduation rate of Daniel Hand High School is 97%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Daniel Hand High School?
751 students attend Daniel Hand High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Daniel Hand High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daniel Hand High School?
Daniel Hand High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Daniel Hand High School offer ?
Daniel Hand High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Daniel Hand High School part of?
Daniel Hand High School is part of Madison School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School
August 27, 2026 (Thursday)
Early Dismissal / Last Day of School
June 11, 2027 (Friday)
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