Enrollment
698
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hartford, CT
Hartford Public High School
Federal NCES profile for Hartford Public High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090192001925
👥 S:T ratio 69
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hartford Public High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 7
- high schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.8:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 80.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hartford Public High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hartford Public High School ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Hartford, CT.
School address
District: Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090192001925 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.1%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+120% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hartford Public High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hartford Public High School
Hartford Public High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 698 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.8:1, Hartford Public High School is leaner than roughly 97% of Connecticut schools and 36% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 80.1% of students qualify for free meals, 120% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 698 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 65 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #10.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 175 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 72.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 260 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 698 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hartford's high schools, it stands alongside A. I. Prince Technical High School (725 students): Hartford Public High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7.8:1 vs 9.9:1).
Hartford School District also operates Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students) and Weaver High School (721 students) alongside Hartford Public 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 Hartford Public High School compares
Hartford Public 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 | 7.8:1 | ▼ 36% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.1% | ▲ 120% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 698 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
698
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 120% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 3% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.5%
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.
Funding equity
$25,530
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 144 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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 72.1%
African American 17.4%
White 5.0%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Hartford Public High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartford School District, which includes Hartford Public High School.
$25,530
Per student
+7%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.1%
State 67.4%
Federal 12.5%
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 Hartford Public High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weaver High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennelly School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Micro Society Magnet School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hartford Public High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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
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
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day
Standard public school
403 students 31:1 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 (~698 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hartford Public High School
How many students attend Hartford Public High School?
Hartford Public High School has 698 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hartford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartford Public High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartford Public High School is 7.8:1, which is 36% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hartford Public High School?
80.1% of students at Hartford Public High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hartford Public High School?
The largest demographic group at Hartford Public High School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment, in Hartford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hartford Public High School?
Hartford Public High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Hartford Public High School rank among high schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Hartford Public High School ranks #2 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 Hartford Public High School a good school?
Hartford Public High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% 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 Hartford School District?
Besides Hartford Public High School, Hartford School District also operates Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students), Weaver High School (721 students), and Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy (651 students). See the Hartford School District district page for the complete list.
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