Enrollment
403
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 090070001497
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day — Hartford, CT
Federal NCES profile for Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
👥 Class size 0
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Capitol Region Education Council · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+169% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day reports 403 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 32.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 169% above the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 105% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 59.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 62% above the Connecticut average and 14% above the national baseline. The school offers 3 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 202 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 63.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Capitol Region Education Council spends $29,818 per pupil district-wide, above the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.3% from local sources (property taxes), 53.9% from the state, and 11.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32.6:1 | ▲ 169% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 62% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 48% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 62% 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
32.6:1
students per teacher
— 169% above state mean
Top 100% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
63.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$29,818
per pupil, district-wide
— above Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 202 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 403 Top 48% in Connecticut — larger than 52% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 32.6:1 +169% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 59.0% +62% vs state
NCES ID 090070001497
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.8%
African American 23.2%
White 20.0%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 3
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 202:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 63.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 26
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Capitol Region Education Council, which includes Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day.
$29,818
Per student
+6%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+53%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.3%
State 53.9%
Federal 11.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
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- 767
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day
How many students attend Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day?
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day has 403 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hartford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day?
The student-teacher ratio at Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day is 32.6:1, which is 169% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 105% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day?
59.0% of students at Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day?
The largest demographic group at Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day is Hispanic or Latino at 50.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hartford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day?
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.