Enrollment
403
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hartford, CT
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day
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.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090070001497
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Connecticut schools.
- #7 of 7
- high schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day has class sizes larger than 99% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Hartford, CT.
School address
District: Capitol Region Education Council · Connecticut
NCES ID 090070001497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+156% 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
What stands out at Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 403 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31:1 is larger than about 99% of Connecticut schools and 156% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 403 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 162 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #158, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 202 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.8% 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 Hartford's high schools, it stands alongside A. I. Prince Technical High School (725 students): Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (31:1 vs 9.9:1).
Capitol Region Education Council also operates Ana Grace Academy of the Arts (855 students) and Academy of Aerospace and Engineering (767 students) alongside Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day.
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 Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day compares
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31:1 | ▲ 156% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 62% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
31:1
students per teacher
- 156% above state mean
Top 99% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
63.8%
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.
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
How Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Grace Academy of the Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of Aerospace and Engineering | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of Science and Innovation | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of International Studies 6-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Hartford
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
A. I. Prince Technical High School
Vocational / career-technical school
725 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Weaver High School
Standard public school
721 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Hartford Public High School
Standard public school
698 students 7.8:1 students per teacher
Bulkeley High School
Standard public school
552 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
University High School of Science and Engineering
Standard public school
406 students 14:1 students per teacher
Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: High School Campu
Standard public school
110 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~403 students)
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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 31:1, which is 156% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 97% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
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 (lower 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 Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day rank among high schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day ranks #7 of 7 high schools in 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 Hartford on the city page.
Is Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day a good school?
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Connecticut schools. 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 Capitol Region Education Council?
Besides Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day, Capitol Region Education Council also operates Ana Grace Academy of the Arts (855 students), Academy of Aerospace and Engineering (767 students), and Academy of Science and Innovation (767 students). See the Capitol Region Education Council district page for the complete list.
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