Top Rankings
West Hartford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 8,982 students in West Hartford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in West Hartford School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
16 Schools
1,018 Schools
# Students
8,982 Students
496,201 Students
# Teachers
751 Teachers
42,110 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
West Hartford School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#49 out of 200 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.67
# American Indian Students
19 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
939 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
11%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,800 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
30%
# Black Students
717 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
8%
12%
# White Students
4,940 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
55%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
542 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
274
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
614
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
666
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
645
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
627
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
667
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
667
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
663
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
653
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
680
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
701
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
724
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
712
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
689
36,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,250 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,037. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,594 is less than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$227 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$221 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,250
$26,037
Spending / Student
$24,594
$25,109
Best West Hartford School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bugbee School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1943 Asylum Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 929-5500
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 929-5500
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Aiken School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
212 King Philip Dr.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-6994
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-6994
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #33.
Norfeldt School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 Barksdale Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-4421
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-4421
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #44.
Braeburn School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45 Braeburn Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 561-2200
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 561-2200
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #55.
Hall High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
975 North Main St.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 232-4561
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 232-4561
Grades: 9-12
| 1,408 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Webster Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
125 Webster Hill Blvd.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 521-0320
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 521-0320
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Whiting Lane School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
47 Whiting Ln.
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 233-8541
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 233-8541
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #88.
Duffy School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
95 Westminster St.
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 521-0110
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 521-0110
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #99.
Morley School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
77 Bretton Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 233-8535
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 233-8535
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Rank: #1010.
Conard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Beechwood Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 231-5000
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 231-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,418 students
Rank: #1111.
King Philip Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 King Philip Dr.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-8236
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-8236
Grades: 6-8
| 815 students
Rank: #1212.
Smith School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
64 St. James St.
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 236-3317
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 236-3317
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #1313.
Wolcott School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
71 Wolcott Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 561-2300
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 561-2300
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #1414.
Sedgwick Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 Sedgwick Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 570-6500
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 570-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 866 students
Rank: #1515.
Bristow Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
34 Highland St.
Hartford, CT 06102
(860) 231-2100
Hartford, CT 06102
(860) 231-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 315 students
Rank: #1616.
Charter Oak International Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 Oakwood Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 233-8506
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 233-8506
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Hartford School District?
West Hartford School District manages 16 public schools serving 8,982 students.
What is the rank of West Hartford School District?
West Hartford School District is ranked #46 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Hartford School District?
55% of West Hartford School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Hartford School District?
West Hartford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is West Hartford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,594 is less than the state median of $25,109. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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