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Classical Magnet School

High School · Hartford School District · Hartford, CT

A Hartford School District high school serving grades 6th – 12th.

85 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06105

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 29% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$27,687
Chronic Absenteeism22.5%

Students at Classical Magnet School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency29%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 60 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 19% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
14%
2019
Math
14%
2020*
Math
11%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
11%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

78%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Classical Magnet School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 57Good Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,385/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hartford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$41,235

Median home value

$365,400

Median rent

$1,100/mo

College educated

30.7%

Homeownership

18.2%

Poverty rate

20.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics7sports offered
2 boys'·5 girls'·9 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jumoke AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.6PK–120.5 mi619Compare →
Hartford Public High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.29–120.6 mi721Compare →
Achievement First Hartford AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.4K–120.8 mi961Compare →
Options Educational ServicesPrivate · tuitionNot rated8–120.8 mi21Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Hartford School District

Schools in district
41
Rank in district
#8 of 39
District spending per student
$27,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
33.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Classical Magnet School is listed in Hartford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Classical Magnet School

Classical Magnet School is a public high school in Hartford, CT, part of Hartford School District, serving approximately 472 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #606 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Classical Magnet School

What grades does Classical Magnet School serve?

Classical Magnet School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Classical Magnet School?

Classical Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 472 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Classical Magnet School?

The student-teacher ratio at Classical Magnet School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Classical Magnet School rank in CT?

Classical Magnet School ranks #606 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Classical Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?

Classical Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Classical Magnet School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Classical Magnet School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Classical Magnet School a charter school?

No, Classical Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Classical Magnet School a Title I school?

No, Classical Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Classical Magnet School?

78.0% of students at Classical Magnet School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
472
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Connecticut Planning Region 1
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.5%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 06105)
18,660
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
37.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06105; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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