Enrollment
359
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090192001479
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in East Hartford · Resource Index
- 40
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+105% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pathways Academy of Technology and Design compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pathways Academy of Technology and Design
Pathways Academy of Technology and Design is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in East Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 359 students.
At 11.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 74.6% of students qualify for free meals, 105% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 359 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 102 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #46.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 180 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 91 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 359 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among East Hartford's high schools, it stands alongside East Hartford High School (1,776 students): Pathways Academy of Technology and Design is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.6:1 vs 13.2:1).
Hartford School District also operates Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students) and Weaver High School (721 students) alongside Pathways Academy of Technology and Design.
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 Pathways Academy of Technology and Design compares
Pathways Academy of Technology and Design on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartford School District, which includes Pathways Academy of Technology and Design.
$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 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
- 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
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- 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.
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 (~359 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
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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.
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 40/100 (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 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.
Is Pathways Academy of Technology and Design a good school?
Pathways Academy of Technology and Design earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. 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 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.
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