Hartford Public High School

Summary:

Hartford Public High School is a public high school serving 709 students in grades 9-12 in Hartford, Connecticut, which is part of the Hartford School District. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population and consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on standardized tests.

Hartford Public High School faces significant academic challenges, with only 16.2% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 4.6% proficient or better in Science, compared to state averages of 54.8% and 46.7%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic and special education students. Additionally, the school has an exceptionally high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 81.81% to 89.81% over the past three years, indicating a high concentration of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

In contrast, nearby University High School of Science and Engineering and Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy, which are part of the Capitol Region Education Council, consistently outperform Hartford Public High School in academic metrics, suggesting that the challenges faced by Hartford Public High School may be related to factors such as resource allocation and the overall educational environment within the Hartford School District.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 55 Forest Street
       Hartford, CT  06105


(860) 695-1300

District: Hartford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
143rd of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $30,853 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.8 Help
Number of students:  709

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
71.2%
African American:
20.3%
White:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hartford Public High School ranks worse than 98.6% of high schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 7th among 9 ranked high schools in the Hartford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.2%), African American (20.3%), White (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hartford Public High School is 7.8, which is the lowest among 10 high schools in the Hartford School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hartford Public High School is $30,853, which is the highest among 10 high schools in the Hartford School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hartford Public High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Hartford Public High School 143rd of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Hartford Public High School in the ranking list.)

Hartford School District:

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


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Rank History for Hartford Public High School

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Rank History for all students at Hartford Public High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 4.06 194th 200 3.0%
2022 4.82 135th 139 2.9%
2023 6.25 137th 142 3.5%
2024 3.56 143rd 145 1.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hartford Public High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.84 8th 11 27.3%
2022 12.53 6th 17 64.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hartford Public High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 5.95 170th 175 2.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hartford Public High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 7.35 149th 155 3.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Hartford Public High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 6.25 178th 189 5.8%
2022 3.64 104th 106 1.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Hartford Public High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 2.73 180th 182 1.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hartford Public High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 8.77 103rd 104 1.0%
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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.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hartford Public High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 28 309 28 602 1 2 6 0 976
2021 28 237 29 544 2 1 3 0 844
2022 33 177 20 532 3 1 4 0 770
2023 35 144 16 505 3 1 3 2 709

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 Hartford Public High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 976 78.0 12.5 84.4
2021 844 80.0 10.5 89.8
2022 770 82.0 9.3 85.2
2023 709 90.8 7.8 81.8

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 Hartford Public High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 976 78.0 12.5 84.4
2021 844 80.0 10.5 89.8
2022 770 82.0 9.3 85.2
2023 709 90.8 7.8 81.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hartford Public High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2020 $21,048
2021 $24,897
2022 $28,307
2023 $30,853

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hartford Public High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 709 students attended Hartford Public High School.

Students at Hartford Public High School are 71% Hispanic, 20% African American, 5% White, 2% Asian.

Hartford Public High School ranks in the bottom 1.4% of Connecticut high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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