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#924 of 990 schools in CT
Sport and Medical Sciences Academy
High School · Hartford School District · Hartford, CT
A Hartford School District high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
280 Huyshope Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 23% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sport and Medical Sciences Academy score 16% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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
83.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sport and Medical Sciences Academy 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 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full DayEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| High Road School of Hartford HighPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin UniversityEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 730 | Compare → |
| Hartford Magnet Trinity College AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–12 | 1.4 mi | 934 | 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.
Hartford School District
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #30 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
Sport and Medical Sciences Academy is listed in Hartford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sport and Medical Sciences Academy
Sport and Medical Sciences Academy is a public high school in Hartford, CT, part of Hartford School District, serving approximately 450 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #924 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sport and Medical Sciences Academy
What grades does Sport and Medical Sciences Academy serve?
Sport and Medical Sciences Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Sport and Medical Sciences Academy?
Sport and Medical Sciences Academy has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sport and Medical Sciences Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sport and Medical Sciences Academy is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sport and Medical Sciences Academy rank in CT?
Sport and Medical Sciences Academy ranks #924 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Sport and Medical Sciences Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Sport and Medical Sciences Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Sport and Medical Sciences Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sport and Medical Sciences Academy has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sport and Medical Sciences Academy a charter school?
No, Sport and Medical Sciences Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sport and Medical Sciences Academy a Title I school?
No, Sport and Medical Sciences Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sport and Medical Sciences Academy?
83.6% of students at Sport and Medical Sciences Academy 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
- 450
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.3%
- Phone
- (860) 695-6900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- 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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