East Hartford High School is a public high school of the East Hartford, Connecticut Public Schools. East Hartford High Schools shares its campus and many of its programs with the Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy, an honors college-preparatory high school for grades 9–12.
Serving 1,723 students in grades 9-12, East Hartford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,723 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Hartford High School's student population of 1,723 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 129 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,723 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
129 teachers
School Rankings
East Hartford High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Hartford High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#774 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
54%
31%
Black
32%
12%
White
8%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Hartford High School's ranking?
East Hartford High School is ranked #774 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are East Hartford High School often compared to?
East Hartford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Of Computer Science And Engineering by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Hartford High School?
The graduation rate of East Hartford High School is 88%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend East Hartford High School?
1,723 students attend East Hartford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of East Hartford High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Hartford High School?
East Hartford High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does East Hartford High School offer ?
East Hartford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East Hartford High School part of?
East Hartford High School is part of East Hartford School District.
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