Serving 424 students in grades 9-12, Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts High School - Full Day 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts High School - Full Day ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts High School - Full Day's student population of 424 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts High School - Full Day 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 Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts High School - Full Day is 0.67, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#826 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
49%
30%
Black
23%
12%
White
20%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts High School - Full Day's ranking?
Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts High School - Full Day is ranked #826 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts High School - Full Day?
The graduation rate of Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts High School - Full Day is 90-94%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts High School - Full Day?
424 students attend Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts High School - Full Day.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts High School - Full Day students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts High School - Full Day?
Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts High School - Full Day has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts High School - Full Day offer ?
Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts High School - Full Day offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts High School - Full Day part of?
Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts High School - Full Day is part of Capitol Region Education Council School District.
In what neighborhood is Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts High School - Full Day located?
Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts High School - Full Day is located in the Sheldon Charter Oak neighborhood of Hartford, CT. There are 4 other public schools located in Sheldon Charter Oak.
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