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#506 of 990 schools in CT

North Branford High School

High School · North Branford School District · North Branford, CT

A high school in North Branford, CT where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

49 Caputo Rd., North Branford, CT 06471

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation17.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9:1
District spending per student$26,491
Chronic Absenteeism8.7%

Students at North Branford High School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

26.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated717/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North 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

$120,885

Median home value

$364,900

Median rent

$1,723/mo

College educated

33.4%

Homeownership

88.3%

Poverty rate

3.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06471; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
17.1% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
East Haven High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.69–121.7 mi878Compare →
Branford High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.19–123.4 mi784Compare →
North Haven High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.29–124.1 mi957Compare →
Guilford High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.49–125.0 mi1,026Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

North Branford School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$26,491NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Branford High School is listed in North Branford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Branford High School

North Branford High School is a public high school in North Branford, CT, part of North Branford School District, serving approximately 439 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #506 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Branford High School

What grades does North Branford High School serve?

North Branford High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend North Branford High School?

North Branford High School has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Branford High School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Branford High School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Branford High School rank in CT?

North Branford High School ranks #506 of 990 schools in CT.

What is North Branford High School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Branford High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 North Branford High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Branford High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is North Branford High School a charter school?

No, North Branford High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Branford High School a Title I school?

No, North Branford High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Branford High School?

26.2% of students at North 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
439
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 7
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.7%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 06471)
7,073
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
49.8
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 06471; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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