Below Average
#846 of 990 schools in CT
Hartford Public High School
High School · Hartford School District · Hartford, CT
A high school in Hartford, CT where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
55 Forest Street, Hartford, CT 06105
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 61.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hartford Public High School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 7% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hartford Public High 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 80Very Walkable
- Transit 63Good 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
$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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jumoke AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 619 | Compare → |
| Classical Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 472 | Compare → |
| Options Educational ServicesPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 0.6 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Hartford Magnet Trinity College AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–12 | 1.2 mi | 934 | Compare → |
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
- #21 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
Hartford Public High School is listed in Hartford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hartford Public High School
Hartford Public High School is a public high school in Hartford, CT, part of Hartford School District, serving approximately 721 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #846 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hartford Public High School
What grades does Hartford Public High School serve?
Hartford Public High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hartford Public High School?
Hartford Public High School has an enrollment of approximately 721 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartford Public High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartford Public High School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hartford Public High School rank in CT?
Hartford Public High School ranks #846 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Hartford Public High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hartford Public High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Hartford Public High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hartford Public High School has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Hartford Public High School a charter school?
No, Hartford Public High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hartford Public High School a Title I school?
No, Hartford Public High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hartford Public High School?
82.2% of students at Hartford Public High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 721
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.9%
- Phone
- (860) 695-1300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 61.0%
- 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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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