Enrollment
1,380
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · West Hartford, CT
Conard High School
Federal NCES profile for Conard High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090492001013
👥 S:T ratio 49
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Conard High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #8 of 17
- public schools in West Hartford · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Conard High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Conard High School ranks #8 of 17 public schools in West Hartford, CT.
School address
District: West Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090492001013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
108.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Conard High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Conard High School
Conard High School is a large high school in West Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 1,380 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,380 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 43 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #11.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 153 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among West Hartford's high schools, it stands alongside Hall High School (1,332 students): Conard High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.8:1 vs 13.9:1).
West Hartford School District also operates Hall High School (1,332 students) and Sedgwick Middle School (874 students) alongside Conard High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Conard High School compares
Conard High School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 38% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,380 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,380
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 72% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,764
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
Asian 11.5%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Conard High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Hartford School District, which includes Conard High School.
$23,764
Per student
0%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.3%
State 25.4%
Federal 5.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Conard High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sedgwick Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| King Philip Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Duffy School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charter Oak International Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Conard High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in West Hartford
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,380 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Conard High School
How many students attend Conard High School?
Conard High School has 1,380 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Hartford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conard High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Conard High School is 12.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Conard High School?
22.4% of students at Conard High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Conard High School?
The largest demographic group at Conard High School is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in West Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Conard High School?
Conard High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Conard High School rank among public schools in West Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Conard High School ranks #8 of 17 public schools in West Hartford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in West Hartford on the city page.
Is Conard High School a good school?
Conard High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in West Hartford School District?
Besides Conard High School, West Hartford School District also operates Hall High School (1,332 students), Sedgwick Middle School (874 students), and King Philip Middle School (820 students). See the West Hartford School District district page for the complete list.
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