Enrollment
721
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090192001939
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools.
- #6 of 7
- high schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+137% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Weaver High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Weaver High School
Weaver High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 721 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.7:1 is larger than about 94% of Connecticut schools and 30% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 86.3% of students qualify for free meals, 137% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 721 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 46 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #23.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (46%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 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: 67.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 196 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 721 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hartford's high schools, it stands alongside A. I. Prince Technical High School (725 students): Weaver High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 9.9:1).
Hartford School District also operates Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students) and Hartford Public High School (698 students) alongside Weaver High School.
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 Weaver High School compares
Weaver High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartford School District, which includes Weaver High School.
$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 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
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
- 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
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 (~721 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 31/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Weaver High School a good school?
Weaver High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools. 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 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.
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