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Hamden High School Ranked 112th in Connecticut
Niche Rankings recently released its "Best Public High Schools" list. Do you agree with the rankings?

Niche Rankings recently released its report on the Best Public High Schools in Connecticut, and Hamden High School made the list at number 112.
In it, Niche ranked 14,431 high schools based on dozens of key statistics, as well as opinions from 280,000 parents and students.
“A high ranking indicates that the school is an exceptional academic institution with a diverse set of high-achieving students who rate their experience very highly,” said Niche.
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Hamden High School received a B- overall Niche grade.
Here are the individual Niche rankings for Hamden High School:
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- Academics: B-
- Administration & Policies: B-
- Educational Outcomes: B
- Extracurriculars: A-
- Food: A-
- Health & Safety: C+
- Resources & Facilities: B-
- Sports & Fitness: B
- Student Culture & Diversity: A
- Teachers: C+
See the full rankings here and read the 212 reviews left about Hamden High School.
“According to state standards, 70% of students at this school are considered proficient in math and/or reading,” according to Niche.com.
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The methodology used is explained here. A high ranking indicated that students were happy with many aspects, that the school is an exceptional academic institution, is made up of a diverse population and that students are actively involved.
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