- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hartford, CT
Weaver High School
Federal NCES profile for Weaver High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090192001939
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 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
Weaver High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools.
- #6 of 7
- high schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 86.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Weaver High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weaver High School ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Hartford, CT.
School address
District: Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090192001939 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Weaver High School grew from 643 students in 2022-23 to 690 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 090192001939 · Hartford, CT High · MID · TRAD
721 enr · 15.7:1 · 86.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students)
Weaver High School grew from 643 students in 2022-23 to 690 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Weaver High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hartford Magne
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
925 students
- This school
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
- Webster Micro
Webster Micro Society Magnet School
626 students
What this shows Weaver High School reports 721 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weaver High School compares
Weaver High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.3% | ▲ 137% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 137% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 94% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
67.0%
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 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 140 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 50.1%
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%
Two or More 2.2%
White 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Weaver High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Hartford School District reports $26,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weaver High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hartford Public High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennelly School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Webster Micro Society Magnet School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weaver High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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
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
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 (~721 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weaver High School
How many students attend Weaver High School?
Weaver High School has 721 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hartford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 643 (2022-23) → 690 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weaver High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weaver High School is 15.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Weaver High School?
86.3% of students at Weaver High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weaver High School?
The largest demographic group at Weaver High School is African American at 50.1% of enrollment, in Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weaver High School?
Weaver High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Weaver High School rank among high schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Weaver High School ranks #6 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 Weaver High School, Hartford School District also operates Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students), Hartford Public High School (698 students), and Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy (651 students). See the Hartford School District district page for the complete list.