University High School of Science and Engineering

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University High School of Science and Engineering ranks 43 rd of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

University High School of Science and Engineering is a public magnet high school in Hartford, Connecticut, serving 412 students in grades 9-12. This high-performing school stands out within the Hartford School District, which is ranked 154 out of 158 districts in the state.

University High School of Science and Engineering consistently outperforms the Hartford School District and the state of Connecticut in academic assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, 61.6% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to 28.5% for the Hartford School District and 54.8% for the state. In SAT/Math, 43% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to 12.6% for the Hartford School District and 29.5% for the state. The school also has a more diverse student population, with 46.6% African American, 22.82% Hispanic, and 8.74% Asian students, which is higher than nearby schools like Hartford Public High School and Bulkeley High School.

Despite its strong academic performance, University High School of Science and Engineering faces some challenges. The school has seen a slight decline in the percentage of White students over the past few years, and 66.02% of its students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, the school's performance on measures related to special education and low socioeconomic status students suggests that additional resources and support may be needed to address the unique challenges faced by these student populations. However, the school's consistent ranking of 43 out of 145 Connecticut high schools and its 4-star rating from SchoolDigger demonstrate its status as a high-performing institution within the Hartford School District.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

351 Mark Twain Drive
Hartford, CT 06112

(860) 695-9020

District: Hartford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
43^rd of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,383

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 412

Racial breakdown:

African American:

46.6%

Hispanic:

22.8%

White:

16.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details University High School of Science and Engineering ranks better than 70.3% of high schools in Connecticut. It also ranks first among 9 ranked high schools in the Hartford School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.83. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at University High School of Science and Engineering is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (46.6%), Hispanic (22.8%), White (16.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Hartford School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at University High School of Science and Engineering is 14.2, which is the highest among 10 high schools in the Hartford School District! (See more...)

Compare University High School of Science and Engineering employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at University High School of Science and Engineering is $20,383. 8 high schools in the Hartford School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

University High School of Science and Engineering was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks University High School of Science and Engineering 43^rd of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See University High School of Science and Engineering in the ranking list.)

Hartford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hartford School District 154^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for University High School of Science and Engineering

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Rank History for all students at University High School of Science and Engineering

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	64.75	90^th	176	48.9%
2008	51.37	111^th	176	36.9%
2009	62.76	88^th	176	50.0%
2010	59.65	105^th	186	43.5%
2011	59.16	108^th	189	42.9%
2012	61.38	100^th	188	46.8%
2013	64.07	95^th	193	50.8%
2015	68.49	61^st	196	68.9%
2016	72.25	43^rd	132	67.4%
2017	74.44	45^th	140	67.9%
2018	64.50	56^th	121	53.7%
2019	83.90	25^th	121	79.3%
2021	44.69	107^th	200	46.5%
2022	60.35	57^th	139	59.0%
2023	64.87	56^th	142	60.6%
2024	70.83	43^rd	145	70.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at University High School of Science and Engineering

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.64	128^th	175	26.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at University High School of Science and Engineering

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	27.57	114^th	155	26.5%

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Rank History for Female students at University High School of Science and Engineering

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	75.51	30^th	84	64.3%
2021	40.75	104^th	189	45.0%

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Rank History for Male students at University High School of Science and Engineering

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	77.66	28^th	80	65.0%
2021	42.95	105^th	182	42.3%

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Rank History for African American students at University High School of Science and Engineering

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	71.56	14^th	58	75.9%
2022	88.16	2^nd	25	92.0%
2023	78.22	3^rd	25	88.0%

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Rank History for White students at University High School of Science and Engineering

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	90.55	8^th	113	92.9%

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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 University High School of Science and Engineering

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	9	58	1	34	1	n/a	n/a	0	103
2006	33	71	2	45	1	n/a	n/a	0	152
2007	61	150	7	98	4	n/a	n/a	0	320
2008	69	162	10	97	4	n/a	n/a	0	342
2009	59	155	16	113	3	n/a	n/a	0	346
2010	73	163	21	104	1	n/a	n/a	0	362
2011	91	162	23	109	1	0	20	0	406
2012	98	155	27	92	0	0	17	0	389
2013	122	135	32	92	0	0	22	0	403
2014	124	134	36	94	1	0	19	0	408
2015	136	145	41	77	1	1	22	0	423
2016	126	151	40	81	2	0	31	0	431
2017	122	170	43	71	2	0	23	0	431
2018	119	177	41	76	3	0	23	0	439
2019	109	176	41	84	3	1	17	0	431
2020	110	173	44	86	4	1	11	0	429
2021	85	190	42	94	3	1	16	0	431
2022	75	186	37	94	2	3	16	0	413
2023	69	192	36	94	1	4	15	1	412

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 University High School of Science and Engineering

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	103	7.0	14.7	n/a
2006	152	14.5	10.5	47.4
2007	320	19.5	16.4	39.1
2008	342	24.0	14.3	50.9
2009	346	27.5	13.8	49.4
2010	362	26.5	13.6	46.7
2011	406	27.0	15.0	40.9
2012	389	29.9	13.0	48.6
2013	403	30.2	13.3	34.2
2014	408	29.8	13.6	40
2015	423	29.0	14.5	43.5
2016	431	30.0	14.3	42.7
2017	431	28.4	15.1	45.7
2018	439	29.4	14.9	51.5
2019	431	27.5	15.6	57.5
2020	429	32.5	13.2	59.9
2021	431	27.0	15.9	67.1
2022	413	28.0	14.7	64.9
2023	412	29.0	14.2	66

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 University High School of Science and Engineering

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	103	7.0	14.7	n/a
2006	152	14.5	10.5	47.4
2007	320	19.5	16.4	39.1
2008	342	24.0	14.3	50.9
2009	346	27.5	13.8	49.4
2010	362	26.5	13.6	46.7
2011	406	27.0	15.0	40.9
2012	389	29.9	13.0	48.6
2013	403	30.2	13.3	34.2
2014	408	29.8	13.6	40
2015	423	29.0	14.5	43.5
2016	431	30.0	14.3	42.7
2017	431	28.4	15.1	45.7
2018	439	29.4	14.9	51.5
2019	431	27.5	15.6	57.5
2020	429	32.5	13.2	59.9
2021	431	27.0	15.9	67.1
2022	413	28.0	14.7	64.9
2023	412	29.0	14.2	66

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 University High School of Science and Engineering

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,715
2019	$16,033
2020	$15,668
2021	$16,345
2022	$18,994
2023	$20,383

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on University High School of Science and Engineering

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 25^th of 121 High schools	Ranks 56^th of 142 High schools	18.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (University High School of Science and Engineering)	73.6	61.6	12%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Hartford School District)	37.4	26.3	11.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	61.6	52.4	9.2%
11th Grade Math (University High School of Science and Engineering)	67	39.5	27.5%
11th Grade Math (Hartford School District)	19.5	12.3	7.2%
11th Grade Math (Connecticut)	40.6	34.1	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	431	412	4.4%
African American	176	192	9.1%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	41	36	12.2%
Hispanic	84	94	11.9%
Pacific Islander	1	4	300%
White	109	69	36.7%
Two or More Races	17	15	11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.5%	66%	8.5%

Schools Near University High School of Science and Engineering

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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 7th Grade	Total
University High School of Science and Engineering	Public, Magnet	9-12	351 Mark Twain Drive	Hartford	06112	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 695-9020	412	29	14.2	66.0%	69 (16.7%)	192 (46.6%)	94 (22.8%)	36 (8.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (1.0%)	15 (3.6%)	70.8	43^rd of 145 public high schools	70.3%		64.9	56^th of 142 public high schools	60.6%	13		57.1	61.6	43.0					$20,383
Weaver High School	Public	9-12	415 Granby St.	Hartford	06112	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 695-1640	643	46	13.9	88.2%	9 (1.4%)	314 (48.8%)	304 (47.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.6%)	2.1	145^th of 145 public high schools	0.0%		3.9	141^st of 142 public high schools	0.7%	4		4.0	5.7						$24,399
Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: High School Campu	Public	9-12	415 Granby Street	Hartford	06112	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 695-2040	140	12	11.6	88.6%	11 (7.9%)	46 (32.9%)	75 (53.6%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)								(n/a)									$19,882
Bulkeley High School	Public	9-12	395 Lyme Street	Hartford	06112	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 695-1011	548	44	12.4	87.2%	15 (2.7%)	90 (16.4%)	420 (76.6%)	9 (1.6%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.1%)	3.5	144^th of 145 public high schools	0.7%		4.6	140^th of 142 public high schools	1.4%	4		7.1	12.5						$26,469
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
Hall High School	Public	9-12	975 North Main St.	West Hartford	06117	Hartford County	West Hartford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 232-4561	1,408	97	14.5	20.0%	838 (59.5%)	121 (8.6%)	230 (16.3%)	146 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (4.8%)	91.2	9^th of 145 public high schools	93.8%		93.1	7^th of 142 public high schools	95.1%	2		76.5	77.7	58.8					$18,341
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
Bloomfield High School	Public	9-12	5 Huckleberry Ln.	Bloomfield	06002	Hartford County	Bloomfield School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 286-2630	525	55	9.4	57.5%	12 (2.3%)	424 (80.8%)	69 (13.1%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.5%)								(n/a)									$27,858
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)
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)

Frequently Asked Questions about University High School of Science and Engineering

What district is University High School of Science and Engineering in?

Hartford School District

How many students attend University High School of Science and Engineering?

In the 2022-23 school year, 412 students attended University High School of Science and Engineering.

What is the racial makeup of University High School of Science and Engineering?

Students at University High School of Science and Engineering are 47% African American, 23% Hispanic, 17% White, 9% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Is University High School of Science and Engineering a good school?

University High School of Science and Engineering ranks 43^rd of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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