Branford High School

www.branfordschools.org/o/bhs

738 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Branford High School, located in the coastal town of Branford, Connecticut, serves as the primary public secondary school for the local community. It is part of the Branford Public Schools district and is known for maintaining a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous college-preparatory coursework and a variety of career-technical education opportunities. The school’s mission focuses on fostering intellectual curiosity, civic responsibility, and personal growth, aiming to prepare its student body for success in post-secondary education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Branford High School boasts a vibrant extracurricular culture that includes a robust athletics program, performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs. The school is particularly noted for its focus on community engagement and student well-being, often utilizing its proximity to the Long Island Sound to integrate local resources into its programming. With a dedicated faculty and a commitment to integrating modern technology into the curriculum, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the diverse needs and interests of its students.

738

Total Students

67.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Branford High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	497
Hispanic	113
Black	47
Asian	48
Two or More	30
American Indian	3

White
497 (67.3%)
Hispanic
113 (15.3%)
Asian
48 (6.5%)
Black
47 (6.4%)
Two or More
30 (4.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Branford School District
Phone:	(203)488-7291
Website:	http://www.branfordschools.org/o/bhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	738
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 185

Grade 10 181

Grade 11 190

Grade 12 182