High Schools in Hartford School District

The Hartford School District in Connecticut is home to 10 high schools that serve a diverse student population, ranging from public and public magnet schools to those serving grades 6-12 or 9-12. These schools vary significantly in their academic performance, with some standout institutions like University High School of Science and Engineering ranking 43rd out of 145 Connecticut high schools and earning a 4-star rating, while others like Weaver High School struggle, with only 5.7% of 11th-graders proficient in SAT/English Language Arts.

The magnet schools in the district, such as Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy, Sport and Medical Sciences Academy, and University High School of Science and Engineering, generally outperform the non-magnet schools in terms of state rankings and test scores. However, the district as a whole is ranked 154th out of 158 districts in Connecticut and is rated 0 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating significant room for improvement across the Hartford School District.

The data also reveals a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with the schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Bulkeley High School and Weaver High School, tending to have the lowest test scores and state rankings. This highlights the challenges facing the district in addressing the educational disparities within its high schools.