- Branford High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Daniel Hand High School (205 vs. 18).
- Daniel Hand High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Branford High School (277 vs. 187).
- Daniel Hand High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Branford High School (286 vs. 202).
- Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Branford High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Daniel Hand High School (205 vs. 18).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Daniel Hand High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Branford High School (277 vs. 187).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Daniel Hand High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Branford High School (286 vs. 202).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Branford High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Daniel Hand High School (36 vs. 16).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Branford High School reported a higher students per counselor than Daniel Hand High School (206.8:1 vs. 146.2:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Branford High School
$27,555.26
Daniel Hand High School
$26,847.38
Local revenue share
Branford High School
76.7%
Daniel Hand High School
86%
State revenue share
Branford High School
17.9%
Daniel Hand High School
12.7%
Federal revenue share
Branford High School
5.4%
Daniel Hand High School
1.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Branford High School
16.4%
Daniel Hand High School
3.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
$86,266
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
$86,266
Poverty rate
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
11.6%
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
11.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
41.1%
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
41.1%
Unemployment rate
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
3.2%
South Central Connecticut Planning Region
3.2%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.