- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hartford, CT
University High School of Science and Engineering
Federal NCES profile for University High School of Science and Engineering, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090192001381
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University High School of Science and Engineering earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 7
- high schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
University High School of Science and Engineering has class sizes larger than 85% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University High School of Science and Engineering ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Hartford, CT.
School address
District: Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090192001381 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
University High School of Science and Engineering held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 090192001381 · Hartford, CT High · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 14:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students)
University High School of Science and Engineering held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
University High School of Science and Engineering 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
University High School of Science and Engineering
406 students
What this shows University High School of Science and Engineering reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How University High School of Science and Engineering compares
University High School of Science and Engineering 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 16% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 71% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 85% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
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 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
White 11.3%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, University High School of Science and Engineering is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Hartford School District reports $26,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How University High School of Science and Engineering Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weaver High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartford Public High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennelly School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University High School of Science and Engineering'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
- 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 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
Hartford Public High School
Standard public school
698 students 7.8:1 students per teacher
Bulkeley High School
Standard public school
552 students 12.5:1 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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about University High School of Science and Engineering
How many students attend University High School of Science and Engineering?
University High School of Science and Engineering has 406 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hartford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at University High School of Science and Engineering?
The student-teacher ratio at University High School of Science and Engineering is 14:1, which is 16% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University High School of Science and Engineering?
62.1% of students at University High School of Science and Engineering are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University High School of Science and Engineering?
The largest demographic group at University High School of Science and Engineering is African American at 52.0% of enrollment, in Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University High School of Science and Engineering?
University High School of Science and Engineering has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 University High School of Science and Engineering rank among high schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, University High School of Science and Engineering ranks #3 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 University High School of Science and Engineering, 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.