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Hartford High School

Summary:

Hartford High School is a public high school located in White River Junction, Vermont, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 513 students. The school is part of the Hartford School District, which is ranked 16 out of 51 districts in Vermont and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Hartford High School is part of a higher-ranked school district, it faces several challenges. The school has a predominantly white student population (92.01%), which is higher than the state average and nearby schools like Rivendell Academy (93.89% white) and White River Valley High School (93.19% white). Academically, Hartford High School's performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the state and nearby school averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science falling below the state averages.

Hartford High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 11th out of 16 Vermont high schools in 2022-2023 to as low as 39th out of 46 in 2020-2021. The school's performance on different student subgroups is also inconsistent, with the school ranking well for special education students but struggling with other subgroups like female, male, white, and low socioeconomic status students. Compared to nearby schools like Woodstock Union Middle/High School, which has higher academic performance and better overall rankings, Hartford High School faces significant challenges in supporting the academic and social-emotional needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 37 Highland Avenue
       White River Junction, VT  05001-1715

(802) 295-8610

District: Hartford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
11th of 16 Vermont High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,813 Help


Feeder schools for Hartford High School:

Elementary:    Dothan Brook School
    Ottauquechee School
    White River School
Middle:    Hartford Memorial Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  513

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.0%
Hispanic:
3.1%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.6% Help


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Compare Details Hartford High School ranks worse than 68.8% of high schools in Vermont. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92%), Hispanic (3.1%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.6% 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 9.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hartford High School is $14,813.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hartford High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hartford High School 11th of 16 Vermont public high schools. (See Hartford High School in the ranking list.)

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Hartford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hartford School District 16th of 51 Vermont 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 VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 25.65 49th 60 18.3%
2009 46.01 29th 59 50.8%
2010 31.01 45th 60 25.0%
2011 43.87 34th 60 43.3%
2012 50.77 29th 59 50.8%
2013 45.28 33rd 60 45.0%
2014 35.13 38th 52 26.9%
2015 38.88 39th 60 35.0%
2016 22.60 44th 58 24.1%
2017 36.02 38th 55 30.9%
2018 41.34 27th 46 41.3%
2019 41.32 29th 49 40.8%
2021 23.14 39th 46 15.2%
2023 34.39 11th 16 31.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hartford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.73 14th 25 44.0%
2019 61.01 5th 21 76.2%
2021 19.79 17th 20 15.0%
2023 21.63 6th 7 14.3%
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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 VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.21 8th 29 72.4%
2019 23.44 29th 33 12.1%
2021 56.88 12th 31 61.3%
2023 18.47 10th 11 9.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Hartford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.85 13th 30 56.7%
2019 56.23 12th 38 68.4%
2021 22.50 35th 42 16.7%
2023 18.76 13th 15 13.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Hartford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.13 24th 29 17.2%
2019 26.28 34th 41 17.1%
2021 25.10 29th 40 27.5%
2023 48.13 15th 25 40.0%
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Rank History for White students at Hartford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.11 27th 39 30.8%
2019 39.08 30th 48 37.5%
2021 21.15 42nd 49 14.3%
2022 33.35 34th 46 26.1%
2023 34.19 34th 49 30.6%
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Data source: test scores: Vermont Agency 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: Vermont Agency 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 578 3 8 0 0 n/a n/a -291 298
1989 552 2 4 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 558
1990 546 2 4 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 552
1991 596 3 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 607
1992 616 3 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 623
1993 621 3 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 629
1994 652 6 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 664
1995 732 5 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 743
1996 732 5 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 743
1997 702 4 3 1 2 n/a n/a -1 711
1998 694 5 5 0 2 n/a n/a 0 706
1999 731 3 5 0 5 n/a n/a 0 744
2000 760 6 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 777
2001 780 2 12 3 1 n/a n/a 0 798
2002 778 4 11 1 1 n/a n/a 0 795
2003 778 4 11 1 1 n/a n/a 0 795
2004 785 4 10 1 4 n/a n/a 0 804
2005 806 5 10 1 2 n/a n/a 0 824
2006 765 5 13 5 3 n/a n/a 1 792
2007 717 13 15 4 2 n/a n/a 0 751
2008 652 14 10 5 3 n/a n/a 0 684
2009 629 11 12 4 3 0 6 0 665
2010 605 13 6 3 2 0 5 0 634
2011 595 9 9 3 1 0 11 0 628
2012 559 5 15 7 0 0 14 0 600
2013 528 8 12 8 1 0 12 0 569
2014 522 5 10 7 1 0 13 0 558
2015 492 3 9 8 2 0 8 0 522
2016 468 6 8 5 2 0 7 0 496
2017 440 7 7 7 1 0 5 0 467
2018 453 8 6 7 1 0 8 0 483
2019 441 9 7 7 1 1 11 0 477
2020 470 6 9 11 1 1 11 0 509
2021 465 5 8 11 0 1 13 0 503
2022 461 4 5 16 0 0 20 0 506
2023 472 5 5 16 0 0 15 0 513

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 298 25.0 11.9 n/a
1989 558 25.0 22.3 n/a
1990 552 25.0 22.0 n/a
1991 607 44.5 13.6 28.8
1992 623 45.0 13.8 n/a
1993 629 45.0 14.0 n/a
1994 664 67.1 9.9 n/a
1995 743 68.8 10.8 9.6
1996 743 68.8 10.8 9.6
1997 711 63.4 11.2 5.1
1998 706 64.2 11.0 n/a
1999 744 70.0 10.6 27.4
2000 777 70.9 11.0 5.5
2001 798 71.8 11.1 5
2002 795 77.2 10.3 6.3
2003 795 77.2 10.3 6.3
2004 804 77.0 10.4 5.8
2005 824 76.9 10.7 6.3
2006 792 79.4 10.0 10.2
2007 751 76.0 9.9 8.3
2008 684 75.9 9.0 11.1
2009 665 80.1 8.3 13.2
2010 634 80.0 7.9 16.9
2011 628 73.5 8.5 21.8
2012 600 73.6 8.1 24.2
2013 569 61.9 9.1 25
2014 558 65.2 8.5 25.4
2015 522 49.0 10.6 26.2
2016 496 72.0 6.8 24
2017 467 49.2 9.4 24.6
2018 483 49.5 9.7 24.2
2019 477 52.0 9.1 30
2020 509 52.5 9.6 25.1
2021 503 51.2 9.8 24.7
2022 506 53.5 9.4 21.3
2023 513 51.8 9.8 22.6

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 Hartford High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 298 25.0 11.9 n/a
1989 558 25.0 22.3 n/a
1990 552 25.0 22.0 n/a
1991 607 44.5 13.6 28.8
1992 623 45.0 13.8 n/a
1993 629 45.0 14.0 n/a
1994 664 67.1 9.9 n/a
1995 743 68.8 10.8 9.6
1996 743 68.8 10.8 9.6
1997 711 63.4 11.2 5.1
1998 706 64.2 11.0 n/a
1999 744 70.0 10.6 27.4
2000 777 70.9 11.0 5.5
2001 798 71.8 11.1 5
2002 795 77.2 10.3 6.3
2003 795 77.2 10.3 6.3
2004 804 77.0 10.4 5.8
2005 824 76.9 10.7 6.3
2006 792 79.4 10.0 10.2
2007 751 76.0 9.9 8.3
2008 684 75.9 9.0 11.1
2009 665 80.1 8.3 13.2
2010 634 80.0 7.9 16.9
2011 628 73.5 8.5 21.8
2012 600 73.6 8.1 24.2
2013 569 61.9 9.1 25
2014 558 65.2 8.5 25.4
2015 522 49.0 10.6 26.2
2016 496 72.0 6.8 24
2017 467 49.2 9.4 24.6
2018 483 49.5 9.7 24.2
2019 477 52.0 9.1 30
2020 509 52.5 9.6 25.1
2021 503 51.2 9.8 24.7
2022 506 53.5 9.4 21.3
2023 513 51.8 9.8 22.6

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 Hartford High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $273 (1.8%) $14,540 (98.2%) $14,813

Data source: Vermont 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 29th of 49 High schoolsRanks 11th of 16 High schools
 9.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Science (Hartford High School)5026.1
 23.9%
   11th Grade Science (Vermont)41.440.2
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students477513
 7.5%
African American95
 44.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian75
 28.6%
Hispanic716
 128.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White441472
 7%
Two or More Races1115
 36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30%22.6%
 7.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hartford High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 513 students attended Hartford High School.

Hartford High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dothan Brook School
Elementary : Ottauquechee School
Elementary : White River School
Middle : Hartford Memorial Middle School

Hartford High School ranks 11th of 16 Vermont high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Hartford High School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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