- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · East Hartford, CT
Pathways Academy of Technology and Design
Federal NCES profile for Pathways Academy of Technology and Design, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090192001479
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pathways Academy of Technology and Design earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in East Hartford · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pathways Academy of Technology and Design has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pathways Academy of Technology and Design ranks #3 of 3 high schools in East Hartford, CT.
School address
District: Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090192001479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Pathways Academy of Technology and Design held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 090192001479 · East Hartford, CT High · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 11.6:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students)
Pathways Academy of Technology and Design held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Pathways Academy of Technology and Design 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
- Hartford Publi
Hartford Public High School
698 students
- Dwight-Bellizz
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy
651 students
- Kennelly Schoo
Kennelly School
628 students
- This school 359
Pathways Academy of Technology and Design
359 students
What this shows Pathways Academy of Technology and Design reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pathways Academy of Technology and Design compares
Pathways Academy of Technology and Design 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 105% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 105% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.7%
African American 26.2%
White 7.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Pathways Academy of Technology and Design is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Hartford School District reports $26,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pathways Academy of Technology and Design Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weaver High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartford Public High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennelly School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pathways Academy of Technology and Design's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in East Hartford
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pathways Academy of Technology and Design
How many students attend Pathways Academy of Technology and Design?
Pathways Academy of Technology and Design has 359 students enrolled. It is a high school in East Hartford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathways Academy of Technology and Design?
The student-teacher ratio at Pathways Academy of Technology and Design is 11.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 26% 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 Pathways Academy of Technology and Design?
74.6% of students at Pathways Academy of Technology and Design are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pathways Academy of Technology and Design?
The largest demographic group at Pathways Academy of Technology and Design is Hispanic or Latino at 60.7% of enrollment, in East Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pathways Academy of Technology and Design?
Pathways Academy of Technology and Design has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Pathways Academy of Technology and Design rank among high schools in East Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Pathways Academy of Technology and Design ranks #3 of 3 high schools in East 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 East Hartford on the city page.
What other schools are in Hartford School District?
Besides Pathways Academy of Technology and Design, Hartford School District also operates Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students), Weaver High School (721 students), and Hartford Public High School (698 students). See the Hartford School District district page for the complete list.