Is Classical Magnet School a good school?

Classical Magnet School ranks in the bottom 22.8% of Connecticut high schools.

How many students attend Classical Magnet School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 445 students attended Classical Magnet School.

What is the racial makeup of Classical Magnet School?

Students at Classical Magnet School are 48% Hispanic, 39% African American, 7% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Classical Magnet School

Summary:

Classical Magnet School is a public magnet high school in Hartford, Connecticut, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 445 students. The school is part of the Hartford School District, which is ranked 154 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Classical Magnet School's academic performance is generally lower than the state average, it outperforms the Hartford School District in several key areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 29.8% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to 20.7% in the Hartford School District. The school also performs relatively well for certain student subgroups, ranking 8th out of 24 Connecticut high schools for African American students and 26th out of 63 for Hispanic students in SBAC/English Language Arts. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past several years, from 88th out of 121 Connecticut high schools in 2018-2019 to 112th out of 145 in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, Classical Magnet School has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (38.88%) and Hispanic (47.87%) students. The school also spends more per student ($17,834 in 2018-2019) and has a lower student-teacher ratio (11.3 in 2022-2023) than schools like University High School of Science and Engineering and Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy. However, it lags behind the top-performing magnet schools in the area, such as University High School of Science and Engineering, which ranked 43rd out of 145 Connecticut high schools in 2023-2024.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-12

85 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105

(860) 695-9100

District: Hartford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
112^th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,058

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 445

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.9%

African American:

38.9%

White:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Classical Magnet School ranks worse than 76.8% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.51. (See more...)

Compare Details Classical Magnet School ranks worse than 77.2% of high schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 4^th among 9 ranked high schools in the Hartford School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.18. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Classical Magnet School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Classical Magnet School is $23,058, which is the 4^th highest among 9 high schools in the Hartford School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Classical Magnet School:

SchoolDigger ranks Classical Magnet School 192^nd of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Classical Magnet School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks Classical Magnet School 112^th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Classical Magnet School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 Classical Magnet School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Classical Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	28.43	189^th	248	23.8%
2007	46.12	160^th	250	36.0%
2008	54.81	146^th	252	42.1%
2009	48.28	162^nd	255	36.5%
2010	49.78	166^th	268	38.1%
2011	44.86	178^th	269	33.8%
2012	41.65	193^rd	272	29.0%
2013	44.00	189^th	278	32.0%
2015	25.77	202^nd	280	27.9%
2016	10.96	210^th	246	14.6%
2017	12.56	203^rd	250	18.8%
2018	12.37	211^th	249	15.3%
2019	7.49	235^th	259	9.3%
2021	12.81	233^rd	275	15.3%
2022	14.84	193^rd	250	22.8%
2023	8.44	227^th	249	8.8%
2024	16.51	192^nd	250	23.2%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Classical Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	15.63	215^th	244	11.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Classical Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	16.97	190^th	218	12.8%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Classical Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	11.72	203^rd	235	13.6%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Classical Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	36.86	45^th	80	43.8%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Classical Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	10.74	137^th	146	6.2%
2024	31.23	70^th	104	32.7%

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

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Rank History for all high school students at Classical Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	37.89	137^th	176	22.2%
2008	40.99	131^st	176	25.6%
2009	38.33	132^nd	176	25.0%
2010	55.79	110^th	186	40.9%
2011	49.68	123^rd	189	34.9%
2012	50.62	119^th	188	36.7%
2013	58.46	108^th	193	44.0%
2016	39.34	77^th	132	41.7%
2017	31.75	87^th	140	37.9%
2018	28.94	92^nd	121	24.0%
2019	32.60	88^th	121	27.3%
2021	23.21	153^rd	200	23.5%
2022	15.21	114^th	139	18.0%
2023	11.49	125^th	142	12.0%
2024	20.18	112^th	145	22.8%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Classical Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	21.36	139^th	175	20.6%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Classical Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	17.27	130^th	155	16.1%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Classical Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	26.64	135^th	189	28.6%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Classical Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	55.27	23^rd	58	60.3%
2024	58.87	8^th	24	66.7%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Classical Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	48.87	48^th	104	53.8%
2023	32.18	41^st	63	34.9%
2024	44.83	26^th	63	58.7%

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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 Classical Magnet School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	19	278	3	139	1	n/a	n/a	0	440
2005	31	238	2	102	0	n/a	n/a	0	373
2006	65	265	4	94	0	n/a	n/a	0	428
2007	101	344	9	130	0	n/a	n/a	0	584
2008	118	342	10	149	1	n/a	n/a	0	620
2009	155	362	13	166	1	n/a	n/a	0	697
2010	168	350	19	176	2	n/a	n/a	0	715
2011	161	291	20	195	1	2	40	0	710
2012	164	293	21	192	1	1	42	0	714
2013	167	275	21	194	0	2	42	0	701
2014	166	282	15	189	0	2	36	0	690
2015	157	276	17	212	0	2	38	0	702
2016	134	264	16	220	0	2	27	0	663
2017	110	220	13	189	0	3	25	0	560
2018	87	218	17	181	0	3	17	0	523
2019	85	230	13	181	0	3	20	0	532
2020	52	184	9	171	0	2	10	0	428
2021	43	181	8	203	0	2	14	0	451
2022	34	192	4	206	0	2	14	0	452
2023	33	173	5	213	0	2	18	1	445

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 Classical Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	440	19.0	23.2	66.1
2005	373	20.5	18.2	n/a
2006	428	36.5	11.7	74.5
2007	584	39.5	14.8	57
2008	620	47.8	13.0	56.5
2009	697	49.3	15.2	52.4
2010	715	49.3	14.5	54.8
2011	710	51.8	13.7	47
2012	714	51.8	13.7	51
2013	701	52.8	13.2	41.1
2014	690	53.3	12.9	46.2
2015	702	52.0	13.5	53
2016	663	53.0	12.5	56.1
2017	560	44.1	12.6	51.8
2018	523	42.5	12.3	53.3
2019	532	34.0	15.6	63.7
2020	428	32.5	13.1	67.1
2021	451	35.5	12.7	73.2
2022	452	35.0	12.9	73.2
2023	445	39.2	11.3	78.2

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 Classical Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	440	19.0	23.2	66.1
2005	373	20.5	18.2	n/a
2006	428	36.5	11.7	74.5
2007	584	39.5	14.8	57
2008	620	47.8	13.0	56.5
2009	697	49.3	15.2	52.4
2010	715	49.3	14.5	54.8
2011	710	51.8	13.7	47
2012	714	51.8	13.7	51
2013	701	52.8	13.2	41.1
2014	690	53.3	12.9	46.2
2015	702	52.0	13.5	53
2016	663	53.0	12.5	56.1
2017	560	44.1	12.6	51.8
2018	523	42.5	12.3	53.3
2019	532	34.0	15.6	63.7
2020	428	32.5	13.1	67.1
2021	451	35.5	12.7	73.2
2022	452	35.0	12.9	73.2
2023	445	39.2	11.3	78.2

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 Classical Magnet School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,657
2019	$17,834
2020	$18,807
2021	$20,517
2022	$22,169
2023	$23,058

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Classical Magnet School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 235^th of 259 Middle schools	Ranks 227^th of 249 Middle schools	0.4%
Ranks 88^th of 121 High schools	Ranks 125^th of 142 High schools	15.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Classical Magnet School)	28.6	17.1	11.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hartford School District)	26	16.8	9.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.3	48	7.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Classical Magnet School)	21.1	22.9	1.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hartford School District)	26.4	18.7	7.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	56.1	48.8	7.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Classical Magnet School)	20.8	14.9	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hartford School District)	25.7	21.3	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.8	48.5	7.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Classical Magnet School)	55.7	35.4	20.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Hartford School District)	37.4	32.3	5.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	61.6	55.6	6%
11th Grade Math (Classical Magnet School)	19.7	8.7	11%
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	532	445	16.4%
African American	230	173	24.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	13	5	61.5%
Hispanic	181	213	17.7%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	85	33	61.2%
Two or More Races	20	18	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.7%	78.2%	14.5%

Schools Near Classical Magnet School

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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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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

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