Conard High School

Summary:

Conard High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in West Hartford, Connecticut, with a diverse student population of 1,418. As part of the West Hartford School District, which is ranked 48 out of 158 districts in the state, Conard High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Connecticut, placing 22nd out of 145 schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Conard High School's academic performance is exceptional, with 73.5% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, 48.1% in SAT/Math, and 67.6% in NGSS/Science, significantly higher than the state averages. The school's strong subgroup performance, ranking 5th out of 63 Connecticut high schools for Hispanic students and 10th out of 116 for White students, indicates its ability to support the academic success of diverse student populations. Additionally, Conard High School's low student-teacher ratio of 13 students per teacher, lower than nearby Hall High School (14.5) and the state average, contributes to its educational excellence.

Compared to some nearby schools, such as Classical Magnet School and E.C. Goodwin Technical High School, which rank significantly lower in the state, Conard High School's performance is notably stronger, suggesting it provides a higher-quality education in the region. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students (28.7%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population from lower-income backgrounds, Conard High School's strong academic performance is commendable.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 110 Beechwood Rd.
       West Hartford, CT  06107


(860) 231-5000

District: West Hartford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
22nd of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,201 Help


Feeder schools for Conard High School:

Elementary:    Braeburn School
    Charter Oak International Academy
    Duffy School
    Webster Hill School
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Middle:    Sedgwick Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  1,402

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.1%
Hispanic:
22.9%
Asian:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Conard High School ranks better than 84.8% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.98. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Conard High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.1%), Hispanic (22.9%), Asian (11.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Conard High School is 13.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Conard High School is $19,201.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Conard High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Conard High School 22nd of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Conard High School in the ranking list.)

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West Hartford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Hartford School District 48th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Conard High School

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Rank History for all students at Conard High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 65.54 88th 176 50.0%
2008 70.57 62nd 176 64.8%
2009 71.24 58th 176 67.0%
2010 70.98 71st 186 61.8%
2011 74.95 49th 189 74.1%
2012 74.95 51st 188 72.9%
2013 67.92 85th 193 56.0%
2015 81.57 30th 196 84.7%
2016 83.98 24th 132 81.8%
2017 85.77 23rd 140 83.6%
2018 79.87 30th 121 75.2%
2019 83.96 24th 121 80.2%
2021 89.92 17th 200 91.5%
2022 84.14 20th 139 85.6%
2023 82.49 26th 142 81.7%
2024 83.98 22nd 145 84.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Conard High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.48 13th 175 92.6%
2023 59.79 7th 14 50.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Conard High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 89.11 3rd 37 91.9%
2021 88.48 16th 155 89.7%
2022 81.16 8th 63 87.3%
2023 80.39 12th 70 82.9%
2024 68.51 23rd 65 64.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Conard High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.77 28th 79 64.6%
2019 74.49 32nd 84 61.9%
2021 91.45 12th 189 93.7%
2022 80.11 24th 106 77.4%
2023 74.55 35th 103 66.0%
2024 78.32 26th 102 74.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Conard High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.55 11th 57 80.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Conard High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.97 38th 78 51.3%
2019 77.56 29th 80 63.8%
2021 84.93 27th 182 85.2%
2022 75.46 31st 102 69.6%
2023 75.50 29th 100 71.0%
2024 78.10 28th 100 72.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Conard High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.65 11th 12 8.3%
2021 50.11 19th 28 32.1%
2023 23.46 13th 15 13.3%
2024 53.29 7th 15 53.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Conard High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.63 4th 20 80.0%
2021 87.12 13th 104 87.5%
2022 87.34 6th 59 89.8%
2023 55.48 17th 63 73.0%
2024 90.74 5th 63 92.1%
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Rank History for White students at Conard High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.70 10th 105 90.5%
2019 92.41 5th 113 95.6%
2021 92.06 9th 155 94.2%
2022 92.62 4th 117 96.6%
2023 84.67 14th 116 87.9%
2024 90.66 10th 116 91.4%
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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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by a parent
Thursday, August 30, 2018

Open Quote The overall experience for my daughter and nephew has been tremendous at Conard! I have seen significant intellectual and social growth in the kids. I would highly recommend this high school to residents of West Hartford!
The assignments are thought provoking and the teachers challenge the students to go above and beyond.
My daughter and my nephew have experienced the positive environment at Conard. The students are caring, compassionate and respectful. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Conard High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 989 78 56 148 0 n/a n/a 0 1271
1989 1011 74 55 69 0 n/a n/a 0 1209
1990 1043 48 34 63 n/a n/a n/a 0 1188
1991 1025 59 49 62 0 n/a n/a 0 1195
1992 912 79 68 88 0 n/a n/a 0 1147
1993 905 89 78 79 0 n/a n/a 0 1151
1994 806 118 100 93 0 n/a n/a 0 1117
1995 887 103 78 141 3 n/a n/a 0 1212
1996 887 103 78 141 3 n/a n/a 0 1212
1997 847 117 93 153 0 n/a n/a 0 1210
1998 873 127 103 161 2 n/a n/a 0 1266
1999 855 151 107 171 2 n/a n/a 0 1286
2000 918 139 124 186 3 n/a n/a 0 1370
2001 938 142 133 190 5 n/a n/a 0 1408
2002 910 148 128 197 5 n/a n/a 0 1388
2003 910 148 128 197 5 n/a n/a 0 1388
2004 897 151 127 183 2 n/a n/a 0 1360
2005 892 157 131 233 3 n/a n/a 0 1416
2006 685 128 101 180 2 n/a n/a 0 1096
2007 911 160 133 254 2 n/a n/a 0 1460
2008 890 156 133 279 3 n/a n/a 0 1461
2009 882 155 136 288 5 n/a n/a 0 1466
2010 932 178 158 290 6 n/a n/a 0 1564
2011 918 150 147 300 3 1 33 0 1552
2012 850 149 143 276 3 0 30 0 1451
2013 895 163 173 283 2 0 26 0 1542
2014 854 163 178 274 2 0 31 0 1502
2015 850 153 182 267 3 0 38 0 1493
2016 865 142 197 290 2 0 44 0 1540
2017 786 136 189 292 3 0 50 0 1456
2018 790 138 199 280 3 0 52 0 1462
2019 771 143 195 297 2 0 62 0 1470
2020 762 131 195 287 1 0 61 0 1437
2021 808 118 190 276 2 1 56 0 1451
2022 779 114 178 307 2 1 53 0 1434
2023 759 117 174 309 2 2 52 3 1418
2024 731 121 162 321 2 3 58 4 1402

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 Conard High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1271 100.0 12.7 n/a
1989 1209 91.3 13.2 n/a
1990 1188 94.5 12.5 n/a
1991 1195 86.6 13.7 n/a
1992 1147 81.4 14.0 6.1
1993 1151 78.2 14.7 0.7
1994 1117 79.0 14.1 11.6
1995 1212 83.4 14.5 14
1996 1212 83.4 14.5 14
1997 1210 89.9 13.5 12.1
1998 1266 88.8 14.3 11.4
1999 1286 89.8 14.3 14.3
2000 1370 85.5 16.0 14.7
2001 1408 94.0 15.0 n/a
2002 1388 102.0 13.6 15.9
2003 1388 102.0 13.6 15.9
2004 1360 104.0 13.1 16.8
2005 1416 83.1 17.0 n/a
2006 1096 86.7 12.6 25.1
2007 1460 88.6 16.5 18.2
2008 1461 104.4 14.0 18.8
2009 1466 109.0 14.9 21.7
2010 1564 107.7 14.5 23.7
2011 1552 105.4 14.7 23.8
2012 1451 108.0 13.4 24.3
2013 1542 107.6 14.3 26.5
2014 1502 105.9 14.1 25.6
2015 1493 104.0 14.3 24.6
2016 1540 107.0 14.3 23.9
2017 1456 105.6 13.7 24.8
2018 1462 115.6 12.6 24
2019 1470 101.3 14.5 29.1
2020 1437 106.5 13.4 29.6
2021 1451 110.6 13.1 29.5
2022 1434 103.2 13.8 28.7
2023 1418 108.7 13.0 28.7
2024 1402 100.3 13.9 30.6

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 Conard High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1271 100.0 12.7 n/a
1989 1209 91.3 13.2 n/a
1990 1188 94.5 12.5 n/a
1991 1195 86.6 13.7 n/a
1992 1147 81.4 14.0 6.1
1993 1151 78.2 14.7 0.7
1994 1117 79.0 14.1 11.6
1995 1212 83.4 14.5 14
1996 1212 83.4 14.5 14
1997 1210 89.9 13.5 12.1
1998 1266 88.8 14.3 11.4
1999 1286 89.8 14.3 14.3
2000 1370 85.5 16.0 14.7
2001 1408 94.0 15.0 n/a
2002 1388 102.0 13.6 15.9
2003 1388 102.0 13.6 15.9
2004 1360 104.0 13.1 16.8
2005 1416 83.1 17.0 n/a
2006 1096 86.7 12.6 25.1
2007 1460 88.6 16.5 18.2
2008 1461 104.4 14.0 18.8
2009 1466 109.0 14.9 21.7
2010 1564 107.7 14.5 23.7
2011 1552 105.4 14.7 23.8
2012 1451 108.0 13.4 24.3
2013 1542 107.6 14.3 26.5
2014 1502 105.9 14.1 25.6
2015 1493 104.0 14.3 24.6
2016 1540 107.0 14.3 23.9
2017 1456 105.6 13.7 24.8
2018 1462 115.6 12.6 24
2019 1470 101.3 14.5 29.1
2020 1437 106.5 13.4 29.6
2021 1451 110.6 13.1 29.5
2022 1434 103.2 13.8 28.7
2023 1418 108.7 13.0 28.7
2024 1402 100.3 13.9 30.6

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 Conard High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $15,232
2019 $15,927
2020 $17,091
2021 $17,441
2022 $18,887
2023 $19,201

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Conard High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 24th of 121 High schoolsRanks 26th of 142 High schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Conard High School)76.664.8
 11.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (West Hartford School District)78.969.7
 9.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)61.652.4
 9.2%
11th Grade Math (Conard High School)61.854.8
 7%
   11th Grade Math (West Hartford School District)61.758
 3.7%
   11th Grade Math (Connecticut)40.634.1
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14701418
 3.5%
African American143117
 18.2%
American Indian22
Asian195174
 10.8%
Hispanic297309
 4%
Pacific Islander02
White771759
 1.6%
Two or More Races6252
 16.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.1%28.7%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Conard High School

Students at Conard High School are 52% White, 23% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 9% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Conard High School ranks 22nd of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Conard High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Braeburn School
Elementary : Charter Oak International Academy
Elementary : Duffy School
Elementary : Webster Hill School
Elementary : Wolcott School
Middle : Sedgwick Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,402 students attended Conard High School.


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