Serving 757 students in grades 9-12, A. I. Prince Technical High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A. I. Prince Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
A. I. Prince Technical High School's student population of 757 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
757 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
A. I. Prince Technical High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A. I. Prince Technical High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#894 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
58%
30%
Black
30%
12%
White
6%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A. I. Prince Technical High School's ranking?
A. I. Prince Technical High School is ranked #894 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are A. I. Prince Technical High School often compared to?
A. I. Prince Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Achievement First Hartford Academy, Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of A. I. Prince Technical High School?
The graduation rate of A. I. Prince Technical High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend A. I. Prince Technical High School?
757 students attend A. I. Prince Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of A. I. Prince Technical High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A. I. Prince Technical High School?
A. I. Prince Technical High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does A. I. Prince Technical High School offer ?
A. I. Prince Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is A. I. Prince Technical High School part of?
A. I. Prince Technical High School is part of Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District.
In what neighborhood is A. I. Prince Technical High School located?
A. I. Prince Technical High School is located in the Behind the Rocks neighborhood of Hartford, CT. There are 4 other public schools located in Behind the Rocks.
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