Very Good
#386 of 990 schools in CT
Top 39% in state
University High School of Science and Engineering
High School · Hartford School District · Hartford, CT
A Hartford School District high school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
351 Mark Twain Drive, Hartford, CT 06112
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at University High School of Science and Engineering score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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
67.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where University High School of Science and Engineering 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 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$47,010
Median home value
$203,300
Median rent
$1,229/mo
College educated
9.7%
Homeownership
40.2%
Poverty rate
22.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hartford School District
- Schools in district
- 41
- Rank in district
- #5 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
University High School of Science and Engineering is listed in Hartford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University High School of Science and Engineering
University High School of Science and Engineering is a public high school in Hartford, CT, part of Hartford School District, serving approximately 400 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #386 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University High School of Science and Engineering
What grades does University High School of Science and Engineering serve?
University High School of Science and Engineering serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend University High School of Science and Engineering?
University High School of Science and Engineering has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University High School of Science and Engineering?
The student-teacher ratio at University High School of Science and Engineering is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University High School of Science and Engineering rank in CT?
University High School of Science and Engineering ranks #386 of 990 schools in CT.
What is University High School of Science and Engineering's MySchoolScout rating?
University High School of Science and Engineering has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 University High School of Science and Engineering?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University High School of Science and Engineering has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is University High School of Science and Engineering a charter school?
No, University High School of Science and Engineering is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is University High School of Science and Engineering a Title I school?
No, University High School of Science and Engineering is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University High School of Science and Engineering?
67.2% of students at University High School of Science and Engineering 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
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (860) 695-9020
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 06112)
- 21,918
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 30.8
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 06112; 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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