- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090492001013
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 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 56/100 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
- 56
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Conard High School held near 1,402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 108.7 → 100.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 090492001013 · West Hartford, CT High · MID · TRAD
1,380 enr · 12.8:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Hall High School (1,332 students)
Conard High School held near 1,402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 108.7 → 100.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Conard High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Conard High School
1,380 students
- Hall High Scho
Hall High School
1,332 students
- Sedgwick Middl
Sedgwick Middle School
874 students
- King Philip Mi
King Philip Middle School
820 students
- Duffy School 489
Duffy School
489 students
- Charter Oak In 486
Charter Oak International Academy
486 students
What this shows Conard High School reports 1,380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Conard High School compares
Conard High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$24,041
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
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.
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
District finance for West Hartford School District reports $24,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,380 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,418 (2022-23) → 1,402 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.