Enrollment
1,332
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 090492001015
Hall High School — West Hartford, CT
Federal NCES profile for Hall High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 41
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 50
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: West Hartford School District · 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)
96.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hall High School 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
Hall High School reports 1,332 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 96.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% 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 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 15.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 59% below the Connecticut average and 71% below the national baseline. The school offers 14 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 190 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding West Hartford School District spends $25,760 per pupil district-wide, below the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 69.3% from local sources (property taxes), 25.4% from the state, and 5.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), 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 Hall High School 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 59% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,332 | top 97% | — | — |
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
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 59% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
— 21% above state mean
Top 90% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$25,760
per pupil, district-wide
— below Connecticut avg of $28,239
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 190 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 1,332 Top 97% in Connecticut — larger than 3% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 96.0
Students per teacher 14.7:1 +21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 15.1% -59% vs state
NCES ID 090492001015
Student demographics
White 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Asian 10.9%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 14
Counselors (FTE) 7.0
Students per counselor 190:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.1%
In-school suspensions 71
Out-of-school suspensions 13
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Hartford School District, which includes Hall High School.
$25,760
Per student
-9%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 69.3%
State 25.4%
Federal 5.4%
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.
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- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
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- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
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- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Hall High School
How many students attend Hall High School?
Hall High School has 1,332 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Hartford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hall High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hall High School is 14.7:1, which is 21% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hall High School?
15.1% of students at Hall High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hall High School?
The largest demographic group at Hall High School is White at 57.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in West Hartford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hall High School?
Hall High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) 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.