Daniel Hand High School
- Public
- MADISON, CT
Public School
Daniel Hand High School
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- MADISON, CT
- Rating 3.89 out of 5 245 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade C+
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A+
- Administrationgrade A
- Sportsgrade A+
- Foodgrade A+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade A
About
Enrolling
Grades
9-12
Students
874
From Daniel Hand High School
Located in Madison, Connecticut, Daniel Hand High School is one of the premier high schools in the state. Highly regarded for its curriculum and teaching staff, Daniel Hand High School is deeply committed to developing well-rounded students through academics, the arts, athletics, and community involvement.
The school offers an engaging program of studies that includes dozens of AP and UCONN ECE (Early College Experience) courses. Daniel Hand Tigers excel in the arts and athletics with a nationally recognized show choir and over 70 state athletic championships. Hand students rank among the top 10 highest SAT scores in Connecticut and 95 percent of our graduates go on to four-year colleges.
Daniel Hand High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
86%
Percent Proficient - Math
69%
Average Graduation Rate
99%
Average SAT
1260
486 responses
Average ACT
29
141 responses
AP Enrollment
33%
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Preparing Students for a Bright Future
Students at Daniel Hand High School receive a robust education dedicated to educating the whole child for the world that awaits them after graduation. Through future-ready Career Technical Education (CTE) courses, Advanced Placement and UCONN ECE courses, core course and related arts offerings, the high school equips students with the skills necessary for success in any future.
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade B+
Median Household Income
$140,990
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,617
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$438,700
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
93%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 29 responsesPoll
69%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 29 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
874
Free or Reduced Lunch
4%
88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 33 responses61%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 33 responses88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 33 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$68,669
Teachers in First/Second Year
3%
66%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 38 responses82%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 38 responses84%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 38 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$21,812 / year
National
$12,23995%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 41 responses49%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 41 responses80%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 41 responsesDaniel Hand High School Reviews
Rating 3.89 out of 5 245 reviews
Overall, I think that Daniel Hand is a very solid public school. Every year, some of the standout students are sent to top colleges, and many others go on to attend UConn and other schools. Daniel Hand offers a great selection of AP and Honors courses for Juniors and Seniors to take. I do wish that they gave students the option to take a couple their Sophomore year, which they don't allow. Hand has a great student community that is very inclusive, as there are enough clubs and sports to ensure that everyone can find their place. Additionally, there's a lot of school pride and events that bring the student body together. You can catch hundreds of students cheering on the football team on Friday nights in the Fall. In terms of teaching, it's a mixed bag. I've had many teachers that are amazing and are passionate about their jobs. However, there are definitely some sprinkled throughout the school that don't put a lot of effort into lessons. Despite this, I love Daniel Hand- GO TIGERS!
It's my last year at Daniel Hand, and I'm going to be really sad to move on! That said, I feel prepared for my next step. The teachers at Hand really care about their students, both in and out of the classroom. Students are engaged in class, and participate in lessons frequently. There are a lot of great traditions surrounding Hand--my personal favorite being the Senior Picnic every fall. Hand has great resources available to all students, athletes, and artists. School spirit is great at Hand, and kids genuinely enjoy going to school, as attributed to the positive atmosphere. Students and teachers push each other to be their best, which yields the high expectations of people within the Madison Public School system. My parents were in between sending me to private school and public school, but ultimately decided public school was better due to cost and location. I definitely think that was the right choice, as I've thrived at Hand and wouldn't change my experience for the world!
The thing I enjoyed the most about my academic experience at DHHS has been consistently creating positive and meaningful connections with my students and peers in order to help others and excel academically, which I believe I have accomplished. This school has a large variety of interesting and challenging classes, and I believe I have challenged myself and really enjoyed becoming a well-rounded and dedicated student. I have faced some challenges, for example, I have a problem with procrastination over some of my work, which affects my grades sometimes, but mainly puts a lot of stress on me and deteriorates my mental health. Even with those challenges, I have still been able to excel in Daniel Hand because of the support of my peers and teachers regarding a variety of struggles.