- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090192001925
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 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 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 7
- high schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 41
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Hartford Public High School held near 721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 90.8 → 77.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 090192001925 · Hartford, CT High · MID · TRAD
698 enr · 7.8:1 · 80.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students)
Hartford Public High School held near 721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 90.8 → 77.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Hartford Public High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hartford Magne
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
925 students
- Weaver High Sc
Weaver High School
721 students
- This school
Hartford Public High School
698 students
- Dwight-Bellizz
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy
651 students
- Kennelly Schoo
Kennelly School
628 students
- Webster Micro
Webster Micro Society Magnet School
626 students
What this shows Hartford Public High School reports 698 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hartford Public High School compares
Hartford Public High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$26,329
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
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.
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
District finance for Hartford School District reports $26,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~698 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 709 (2022-23) → 721 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.