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#971 of 990 schools in CT
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day
High School · Capitol Region Education Council · Hartford, CT
A Capitol Region Education Council high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
160 Huyshope Ave, Hartford, CT 06106
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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
$47,542
Median home value
$201,600
Median rent
$1,237/mo
College educated
16.6%
Homeownership
24.4%
Poverty rate
26.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport and Medical Sciences AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–12 | 0.3 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| High Road School of Hartford HighPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin UniversityEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 6–12 | 1.1 mi | 730 | Compare → |
| Capital Preparatory Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 533 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Capitol Region Education Council
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #14 of 15
- District spending per student
- $29,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day is listed in Capitol Region Education Council; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day is a public high school in Hartford, CT, part of Capitol Region Education Council, serving approximately 388 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #971 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day
What grades does Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day serve?
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day?
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day?
The student-teacher ratio at Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day is 25.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day rank in CT?
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day ranks #971 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day's MySchoolScout rating?
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day a charter school?
No, Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day a Title I school?
No, Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day?
58.5% of students at Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 388
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.5%
- Phone
- (860) 757-6300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 06106)
- 37,809
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
Official sources & links
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 06106; 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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