Enrollment
1,776
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090126000200
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 54/100 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
- 54
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
135.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Hartford High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Hartford High School
East Hartford High School is a higher-need, large high school in East Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 1,776 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,776 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 17 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 197 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 584 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,776 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among East Hartford's high schools, it stands alongside Pathways Academy of Technology and Design (359 students): East Hartford High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.2:1 vs 11.6:1).
East Hartford School District also operates East Hartford Middle School (971 students) and Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School (519 students) alongside East Hartford 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 East Hartford High School compares
East Hartford 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,340
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Hartford School District, which includes East Hartford High School.
$23,340
Per student
-2%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 53.4%
Federal 10.6%
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 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
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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.
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 (~1,776 students)
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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.
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 54/100 (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 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.
Is East Hartford High School a good school?
East Hartford High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut. 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 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.
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