- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · East Hartford, CT
East Hartford High School
Federal NCES profile for East Hartford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090126000200
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Hartford High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in East Hartford · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
East Hartford High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Hartford High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in East Hartford, CT.
School address
District: East Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090126000200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
East Hartford High School held near 1,723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 135.4 → 129.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 090126000200 · East Hartford, CT High · MID · TRAD
1,776 enr · 13.2:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: East Hartford Middle School (971 students)
East Hartford High School held near 1,723 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 135.4 → 129.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
East Hartford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Hartford High School
1,776 students
- East Hartford
East Hartford Middle School
971 students
- Dr. Thomas S. 519
Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School
519 students
- Governor Willi 345
Governor William Pitkin School
345 students
- Robert J. O'br 344
Robert J. O'brien School
344 students
- Joseph O. Good 334
Joseph O. Goodwin School
334 students
What this shows East Hartford High School reports 1,776 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Hartford High School compares
East Hartford 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▲ 46% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,776 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,776
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 77% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,806
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 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
389
in-school suspensions + 195 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.6%
African American 31.6%
White 7.1%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, East Hartford High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for East Hartford School District reports $23,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Hartford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Hartford Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor William Pitkin School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert J. O'brien School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph O. Goodwin School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Hartford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in East Hartford
2 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 (~1,776 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about East Hartford High School
How many students attend East Hartford High School?
East Hartford High School has 1,776 students enrolled. It is a high school in East Hartford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 1,698 (2022-23) → 1,723 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Hartford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Hartford High School is 13.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Hartford High School?
53.1% of students at East Hartford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Hartford High School?
The largest demographic group at East Hartford High School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment, in East Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Hartford High School?
East Hartford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 East Hartford High School rank among high schools in East Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, East Hartford High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in East Hartford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in East Hartford on the city page.
What other schools are in East Hartford School District?
Besides East Hartford High School, East Hartford School District also operates East Hartford Middle School (971 students), Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School (519 students), and Governor William Pitkin School (345 students). See the East Hartford School District district page for the complete list.