Hartford High School

Summary:

Hartford High School is a public high school located in Hartford, Michigan, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 404 students. The school is part of the Hartford Public Schools district, which is ranked 495 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hartford High School stands out in several ways compared to nearby schools. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (55.2%) compared to the state average, as well as a lower percentage of White students (38.12%). However, Hartford High School has maintained an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate in the 2022-2023 school year, which is well above the state average and notably higher than the rates of nearby schools like Decatur Junior Senior High School (82.2%), Coloma High School (75.9%), and Covert High School (50.0%). On the other hand, Hartford High School's test scores, particularly in mathematics, are lower than those of nearby schools like Watervliet Senior High School and Decatur Junior Senior High School.

The challenges faced by Hartford High School may be attributed to its high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 77.48% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This factor may contribute to the school's lower academic performance compared to nearby schools with lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, Hartford High School has experienced a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, from 9.7% in 2018-2019 to 21.1% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism could be a focus area for improvement at the school.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 121 School St
       Hartford, MI  49057-1183


(269) 621-7100

District: Hartford Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
461st of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,276 Help


Feeder schools for Hartford High School:

Elementary:    Redwood Elementary
Middle:    Hartford Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  385

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.0%
White:
40.3%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hartford High School ranks worse than 62% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.78. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hartford High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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: Hispanic (53%), White (40.3%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hartford High School is 17. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hartford High School is $12,276.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hartford High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hartford High School 461st of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Hartford High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hartford Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hartford Public Schools 495th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hartford High School

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Rank History for all students at Hartford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 28.00 559th 705 20.7%
2007 37.56 539th 767 29.7%
2008 38.58 530th 750 29.3%
2009 37.56 534th 754 29.2%
2010 56.44 428th 765 44.1%
2011 51.51 483rd 784 38.4%
2012 51.45 421st 773 45.5%
2013 35.72 524th 805 34.9%
2014 64.84 284th 799 64.5%
2015 22.08 643rd 832 22.7%
2016 52.03 395th 852 53.6%
2017 26.70 545th 835 34.7%
2018 26.06 578th 824 29.9%
2019 19.91 541st 666 18.8%
2021 9.57 535th 561 4.6%
2022 12.31 504th 531 5.1%
2023 20.43 585th 735 20.4%
2024 35.78 461st 743 38.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hartford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.29 100th 102 2.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hartford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.14 523rd 755 30.7%
2019 25.15 427th 532 19.7%
2021 13.34 391st 417 6.2%
2022 19.05 337th 369 8.7%
2023 31.12 442nd 614 28.0%
2024 36.80 411th 654 37.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Hartford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.88 2nd 7 71.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Hartford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.34 587th 710 17.3%
2019 11.29 497th 554 10.3%
2021 7.01 450th 462 2.6%
2023 14.25 533rd 611 12.8%
2024 31.89 415th 619 33.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Hartford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.12 452nd 707 36.1%
2019 21.62 440th 543 19.0%
2021 8.95 448th 472 5.1%
2023 23.01 483rd 611 20.9%
2024 29.22 456th 633 28.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hartford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.17 147th 201 26.9%
2019 28.53 68th 97 29.9%
2021 9.21 62nd 64 3.1%
2023 19.52 163rd 190 14.2%
2024 19.46 164th 195 15.9%
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Rank History for White students at Hartford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.23 561st 708 20.8%
2019 21.69 475th 582 18.4%
2021 13.60 475th 516 7.9%
2023 24.26 505th 647 21.9%
2024 47.93 316th 638 50.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hartford High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 319 5 1 45 9 n/a n/a 0 379
1989 327 5 0 42 6 n/a n/a 0 380
1990 318 1 0 44 7 n/a n/a 0 370
1991 338 4 0 46 10 n/a n/a 0 398
1992 336 3 0 56 6 n/a n/a 0 401
1993 345 1 0 46 8 n/a n/a 0 400
1995 327 0 1 70 7 n/a n/a 0 405
1996 327 0 1 70 7 n/a n/a 0 405
1997 330 0 0 70 5 n/a n/a 0 405
1998 389 5 0 74 7 n/a n/a 0 475
1999 361 17 1 78 17 n/a n/a 0 474
2000 343 13 1 95 8 n/a n/a 0 460
2001 336 13 1 72 11 n/a n/a 0 433
2002 435 13 1 107 2 n/a n/a 0 558
2003 435 13 1 107 2 n/a n/a 0 558
2004 386 5 2 104 3 n/a n/a 4 504
2005 363 5 3 129 6 n/a n/a 11 517
2006 348 2 3 135 7 n/a n/a 19 514
2007 329 5 1 143 4 n/a n/a 22 504
2008 349 10 2 131 15 n/a n/a 16 523
2009 327 12 3 141 17 n/a n/a 15 515
2010 268 6 1 137 9 n/a n/a 5 426
2011 264 8 6 165 5 0 9 0 457
2012 217 5 4 127 5 0 5 0 363
2013 217 9 5 123 6 0 6 0 366
2014 195 8 3 116 5 0 11 0 338
2015 186 9 2 118 9 0 7 0 331
2016 180 10 0 144 8 0 7 0 349
2017 161 5 0 156 8 0 8 0 338
2018 168 4 2 156 6 0 12 0 348
2019 162 5 2 167 5 0 11 0 352
2020 152 8 1 180 4 1 11 0 357
2021 157 6 1 185 1 1 12 0 363
2022 156 8 1 209 2 1 9 0 386
2023 154 8 1 223 5 1 12 0 404
2024 155 6 1 204 6 0 13 0 385

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 379 n/a n/a n/a
1989 380 n/a n/a 19.5
1990 370 28.0 13.2 19.7
1991 398 n/a n/a n/a
1992 401 n/a n/a 22.9
1993 400 n/a 0.0 26.3
1995 405 21.0 19.3 0
1996 405 21.0 19.3 0
1997 405 27.0 15.0 0
1998 475 27.0 17.6 0
1999 474 29.0 16.3 0
2000 460 26.8 17.2 0
2001 433 26.8 16.2 0
2002 558 28.7 19.4 n/a
2003 558 28.7 19.4 n/a
2004 504 27.1 18.6 n/a
2005 517 25.2 20.5 n/a
2006 514 24.0 21.4 0
2007 504 24.1 20.9 49.4
2008 523 25.9 20.2 41.8
2009 515 24.8 20.8 48.4
2010 426 23.3 18.2 64.4
2011 457 19.6 23.2 70
2012 363 19.0 19.1 65.8
2013 366 18.5 19.7 65.3
2014 338 17.5 19.2 69.2
2015 331 17.0 19.4 67.4
2016 349 19.0 18.3 68.2
2017 338 18.5 18.1 70.4
2018 348 18.1 19.1 77.6
2019 352 23.7 14.8 77.6
2020 357 21.4 16.6 76.8
2021 363 19.2 18.8 85.4
2022 386 17.2 22.4 81.9
2023 404 19.8 20.3 77.5
2024 385 22.6 17.0 80.5

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 379 n/a n/a n/a
1989 380 n/a n/a 19.5
1990 370 28.0 13.2 19.7
1991 398 n/a n/a n/a
1992 401 n/a n/a 22.9
1993 400 n/a 0.0 26.3
1995 405 21.0 19.3 0
1996 405 21.0 19.3 0
1997 405 27.0 15.0 0
1998 475 27.0 17.6 0
1999 474 29.0 16.3 0
2000 460 26.8 17.2 0
2001 433 26.8 16.2 0
2002 558 28.7 19.4 n/a
2003 558 28.7 19.4 n/a
2004 504 27.1 18.6 n/a
2005 517 25.2 20.5 n/a
2006 514 24.0 21.4 0
2007 504 24.1 20.9 49.4
2008 523 25.9 20.2 41.8
2009 515 24.8 20.8 48.4
2010 426 23.3 18.2 64.4
2011 457 19.6 23.2 70
2012 363 19.0 19.1 65.8
2013 366 18.5 19.7 65.3
2014 338 17.5 19.2 69.2
2015 331 17.0 19.4 67.4
2016 349 19.0 18.3 68.2
2017 338 18.5 18.1 70.4
2018 348 18.1 19.1 77.6
2019 352 23.7 14.8 77.6
2020 357 21.4 16.6 76.8
2021 363 19.2 18.8 85.4
2022 386 17.2 22.4 81.9
2023 404 19.8 20.3 77.5
2024 385 22.6 17.0 80.5

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 Hartford High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $724 (6.6%) $10,165 (93.4%) $10,889
2020 $939 (8.5%) $10,054 (91.4%) $10,994
2021 $1,262 (11.3%) $9,955 (88.7%) $11,217
2022 $3,004 (27.8%) $7,802 (72.2%) $10,806
2023 $3,795 (30.9%) $8,481 (69.1%) $12,276

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hartford High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 541st of 666 High schoolsRanks 585th of 735 High schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Hartford High School)33.328.4
 4.9%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Hartford Public Schools)30.728.4
 2.3%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Hartford High School)38.533.3
 5.2%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Hartford Public Schools)35.633
 2.6%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Hartford High School)12.88.9
 3.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Hartford Public Schools)11.58.8
 2.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students352404
 14.8%
African American58
 60%
American Indian55
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic167223
 33.5%
Pacific Islander01
White162154
 4.9%
Two or More Races1112
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.6%77.5%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hartford High School

Students at Hartford High School are 53% Hispanic, 40% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% American Indian.

Hartford High School ranks 461st of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 385 students attended Hartford High School.

Hartford High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Redwood Elementary
Middle : Hartford Middle School


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

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