Serving 721 students in grades 9-12, Hartford Public 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 721 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 55% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hartford Public High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Hartford Public High School's student population of 721 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
721 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1638
School Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Hartford Public 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 Hartford Public High School is 0.47, 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
#913 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
70%
31%
Black
19%
12%
White
5%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Hartford Public High School's ranking?
Hartford Public High School is ranked #913 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Hartford Public High School often compared to?
Hartford Public High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Windsor High School, New Britain High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hartford Public High School?
The graduation rate of Hartford Public High School is 55%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hartford Public High School?
721 students attend Hartford Public High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Hartford Public High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hartford Public High School?
Hartford Public High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hartford Public High School offer ?
Hartford Public High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hartford Public High School part of?
Hartford Public High School is part of Hartford School District.
In what neighborhood is Hartford Public High School located?
Hartford Public High School is located in the Asylum Hill neighborhood of Hartford, CT. There are 4 other public schools located in Asylum Hill.
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