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#543 of 990 schools in CT
Branford High School
High School · Branford School District · Branford, CT
A high school in Branford, CT where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
185 East Main St., Branford, CT 06405
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Branford High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Branford High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,718/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Branford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,223
Median home value
$388,300
Median rent
$1,529/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Haven High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 878 | Compare → |
| North Branford High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Guilford High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 5.0 mi | 1,026 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Branford School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $28,336NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Branford High School is listed in Branford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Branford High School
Branford High School is a public high school in Branford, CT, part of Branford School District, serving approximately 784 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #543 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Branford High School
What grades does Branford High School serve?
Branford High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Branford High School?
Branford High School has an enrollment of approximately 784 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Branford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Branford High School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Branford High School rank in CT?
Branford High School ranks #543 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Branford High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Branford High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Branford High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Branford High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Branford High School a charter school?
No, Branford High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Branford High School a Title I school?
No, Branford High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Branford High School?
37.1% of students at Branford High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 784
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (203) 488-7291
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 06405)
- 28,090
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 54.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06405; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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