Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day

Summary:

Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day is a public magnet high school in Hartford, Connecticut that serves grades 9-12 with a student population of 424. This school faces several challenges, including lower academic performance, a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and declining statewide rankings over time.

Compared to nearby schools, Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day has a more diverse student population, with 19.58% White, 21.93% African American, 48.58% Hispanic, 0.71% Asian, and 4.72% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the state and Hartford School District averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 34.8% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 54.8%. The school also ranks lower than the state average for specific student subgroups, such as female, male, African American, and special education students.

The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 68.63% in the 2022-2023 school year, suggests a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from a high of 92 out of 121 Connecticut high schools in 2018-2019 to 118 out of 145 in the 2023-2024 school year. This decline in performance may be influenced by the school's proximity to other high-performing magnet schools in the area, such as Pathways Academy of Technology and Design, Classical Magnet School, and Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

160 Huyshope Ave
Hartford, CT 06106

(860) 757-6300

District: Capitol Region Education Council

SchoolDigger Rank:
118^th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $33,227

Student/teacher ratio: 32.6

Number of students: 424

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

48.6%

African American:

21.9%

White:

19.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day ranks worse than 81.4% of high schools in Connecticut. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Capitol Region Education Council School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.44. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day has the smallest high school student body size in the Capitol Region Education Council School District. Student population at Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.6%), African American (21.9%), White (19.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day is 32.6, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Capitol Region Education Council School District! (See more...)

Compare Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day employs 13 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day is $33,227, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Capitol Region Education Council School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day:

SchoolDigger ranks Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day 118^th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Capitol Region Education Council:

SchoolDigger ranks Capitol Region Education Council 146^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day

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Rank History for all students at Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2010	52.06	123^rd	186	33.9%
2011	59.73	106^th	189	43.9%
2012	46.23	125^th	188	33.5%
2013	64.02	96^th	193	50.3%
2015	37.70	131^st	196	33.2%
2016	29.39	90^th	132	31.8%
2017	25.60	103^rd	140	26.4%
2018	29.60	90^th	121	25.6%
2019	29.14	92^nd	121	24.0%
2021	15.55	169^th	200	15.5%
2022	16.14	112^th	139	19.4%
2023	17.75	111^th	142	21.8%
2024	16.44	118^th	145	18.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	16.37	149^th	175	14.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	14.66	132^nd	155	14.8%
2024	28.22	45^th	65	30.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	18.40	155^th	189	18.0%
2023	10.35	93^rd	103	9.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	9.96	163^rd	182	10.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	25.27	48^th	58	17.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	25.35	83^rd	104	20.2%

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Rank History for White students at Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	54.15	58^th	113	48.7%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	11	13	1	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	43
2010	99	88	4	82	1	n/a	n/a	0	274
2011	148	112	8	103	3	0	1	0	375
2012	165	98	7	122	2	0	6	0	400
2013	184	85	5	136	3	0	10	0	423
2014	189	83	2	146	2	0	16	0	438
2015	170	107	1	156	1	1	21	0	457
2016	154	104	1	158	1	1	21	0	440
2017	157	113	1	175	0	1	22	0	469
2018	144	125	0	161	0	1	15	0	446
2019	116	125	1	177	0	0	23	0	442
2020	113	126	4	192	0	0	17	0	452
2021	95	105	4	217	0	0	18	0	439
2022	82	96	5	227	0	0	17	0	427
2023	83	93	3	206	0	0	20	19	424

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	43	1.9	22.6	41.9
2010	274	17.8	15.3	42
2011	375	21.8	17.1	44.8
2012	400	22.3	17.9	49.3
2013	423	24.0	17.5	47.8
2014	438	26.8	16.3	50.2
2015	457	27.0	16.9	56.7
2016	440	28.0	15.7	58.9
2017	469	22.3	21.0	55.9
2018	446	22.6	19.6	56.3
2019	442	18.0	24.5	61.3
2020	452	21.0	21.5	62.2
2021	439	18.0	24.3	65.6
2022	427	19.0	22.4	66.3
2023	424	13.0	32.6	68.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	43	1.9	22.6	41.9
2010	274	17.8	15.3	42
2011	375	21.8	17.1	44.8
2012	400	22.3	17.9	49.3
2013	423	24.0	17.5	47.8
2014	438	26.8	16.3	50.2
2015	457	27.0	16.9	56.7
2016	440	28.0	15.7	58.9
2017	469	22.3	21.0	55.9
2018	446	22.6	19.6	56.3
2019	442	18.0	24.5	61.3
2020	452	21.0	21.5	62.2
2021	439	18.0	24.3	65.6
2022	427	19.0	22.4	66.3
2023	424	13.0	32.6	68.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$22,035
2020	$25,701
2021	$27,673
2022	$30,807
2023	$33,227

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 92^nd of 121 High schools	Ranks 111^th of 142 High schools	2.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day)	52.9	29.9	23%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Capitol Region Education Council)	51.1	32.4	18.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	61.6	52.4	9.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	442	424	4.1%
African American	125	93	25.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	177	206	16.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	116	83	28.4%
Two or More Races	23	20	13%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.3%	68.6%	7.3%

Schools Near Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)		SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Math (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)			SBAC Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 8th Grade	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day	Public, Magnet	9-12	160 Huyshope Ave	Hartford	06106	Hartford County	Capitol Region Education Council	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 757-6300	424	13	32.6	68.6%	83 (19.6%)	93 (21.9%)	206 (48.6%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.7%)	16.4	118^th of 145 public high schools	18.6%		17.8	111^th of 142 public high schools	21.8%	7			34.8	10.1							$33,227
Sport and Medical Sciences Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	280 Huyshope Avenue	Hartford	06106	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 695-6900	530	42	12.5	81.7%	81 (15.3%)	134 (25.3%)	279 (52.6%)	17 (3.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.2%)	30.9	94^th of 145 public high schools	35.2%		12.1	123^rd of 142 public high schools	13.4%	29	9.0	26.3		26.0		24.1	10.4		17.9		$21,515
REGIONS staff-secure Hartford	Public	5-12	123 Washington Street	Hartford	06106	Hartford County	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 566-2030																			(n/a)
Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University	Public, Magnet	6-12	9 Riverside Drive	East Hartford	06118	Hartford County	Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES)	No	Yes	No	No	(860) 913-2200	664	52	12.8	70.5%	81 (12.2%)	208 (31.3%)	316 (47.6%)	17 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.6%)	6.1	139^th of 145 public high schools	4.1%					(n/a)	23.4	7.0	24.2		17.8	16.3	32.1	9.6	10.0	9.0	$18,437
REGIONS secure Hartford	Public	5-12	920 Broad Street	Hartford	06106	Hartford County	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 244-7961																			(n/a)
Hartford Residential Center	Public	8-12	920 Broad St.	Hartford	06106	Hartford County	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 244-7965																			(n/a)
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	53 Vernon Street	Hartford	06103	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 695-7201	963	82	11.7	75.6%	119 (12.4%)	233 (24.2%)	545 (56.6%)	31 (3.2%)	6 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	26 (2.7%)	31.1	93^rd of 145 public high schools	35.9%		23	103^rd of 142 public high schools	27.5%	10	28.0		45.7	18.1	30.8	25.3	20.1	26.2	15.3	11.5	$21,159
Pathways Academy of Technology and Design	Public, Magnet	9-12	2 Pent Road	East Hartford	06118	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 695-9450	389	31	12.5	79.2%	52 (13.4%)	102 (26.2%)	205 (52.7%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.1%)	18.5	115^th of 145 public high schools	20.7%		24.9	99^th of 142 public high schools	30.3%	16		11.1		19.8							$21,088
Hartford Public High School	Public	9-12	55 Forest Street	Hartford	06105	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 695-1300	709	91	7.8	81.8%	35 (4.9%)	144 (20.3%)	505 (71.2%)	16 (2.3%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	3.6	143^rd of 145 public high schools	1.4%		6.2	137^th of 142 public high schools	3.5%	6		4.6	16.2								$30,853
Classical Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-12	85 Woodland Street	Hartford	06105	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 695-9100	445	39	11.3	78.2%	33 (7.4%)	173 (38.9%)	213 (47.9%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	18 (4.0%)	20.2	112^th of 145 public high schools	22.8%		11.5	125^th of 142 public high schools	12.0%	13	27.7	29.6		11.6	24.0	27.9	29.8		16.7		$23,058

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Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day ranks in the bottom 18.6% of Connecticut high schools.

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Capitol Region Education Council

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In the 2022-23 school year, 424 students attended Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day.

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Students at Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day are 49% Hispanic, 22% African American, 20% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Not Specified.

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