General Info:
Hamden Hall Country Day School, an independent, college preparatory, coeducational PreSchool-Grade 12 day school, fosters the individual growth of every student. We challenge students to develop a strong sense of personal integrity, social responsibility, and a global perspective, while preparing them for demanding academic programs at the collegiate level.
The School
*College Preparatory Independent Day School
*Enrollment of Over 550 Boys and Girls
*PreSchool through Grade 12, from Over 35 Communities and 3 Foreign Countries
*Founded in 1912 by Dr. John Cushing
*Accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges
The Faculty
*Eighty-five Full and Part-Time Teachers
*Three Quarters of the Faculty Hold Advanced Degrees
*Student / Faculty Ratio: 7 to 1
*Average Class Size: 13
The Students
*Lower School: PreSchool through Grade 6
*Middle School: 7 through 8
*Upper School: 9 through 12 *Two-thirds of graduating seniors historically enroll in colleges ranked as "most competitive" or "highly competitive."*Historically, 15 percent of our seniors receive recognition from the National Merit Scholarship Program.
The Campus
*12 Acres Located in Hamden, Conn., a residential community adjacent to New Haven
*30 Acres of Athletic Fields one mile north of the main campus with state-of-the-art Beckerman Athletic Center
*8 Major Buildings including a $5 Million Science and Fine Arts Complex replete with art studios, areas for ceramics, digital photography, and video production; three technology centers, library, and music suite with choral and instrumental practice rooms and classrooms.
Special Resources
*Schiavone Science Center*Bayer Science Center
*Swain Library - 20,000 Volumes with Computer Access to Community
*Taylor Performing Arts Center- Fully Equipped Theater and Music Studios *Beckerman Athletic Center - a $12.5 million, 65,000-square-foot facility including natatorium, three basketball courts with an elevated jogging track, fitness center, multipurpose aerobics room, locker rooms, student lounge, and study center.*Extended Day Program including after school and non-school day coverage throughout the year and
summer for students in Grades PreSchool through 8.
*Extensive Enrichment and Recreational Programs for all grade levels to complement a state-of-the-art
athletic and recreation center.
*Over 50 varsity and sub-varsity offerings at the Middle and Upper School levels.
*Fifth- and Sixth-Grade Athletic Teams.
*Transportation Covering a 40-Mile Radius