Serving 1,418 students in grades 9-12, Conard High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Conard High School's student population of 1,418 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Conard High School ranks within the top 30% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Conard High School is 0.64, 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
#252 out of 942 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
22%
30%
Black
8%
12%
White
54%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conard High School's ranking?
Conard High School is ranked #252 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Conard High School often compared to?
Conard High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hall High School, Avon High School, Bloomfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Conard High School?
The graduation rate of Conard High School is 94%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Conard High School?
1,418 students attend Conard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Conard High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Conard High School?
Conard High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Conard High School offer ?
Conard High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Conard High School part of?
Conard High School is part of West Hartford School District.
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