Serving 404 students in grades 9-12, Hartford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hartford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hartford High School's student population of 404 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hartford High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hartford High School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2530 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
55%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
38%
64%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hartford High School's ranking?
Hartford High School is ranked #2530 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Hartford High School often compared to?
Hartford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Covert High School, South Haven High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hartford High School?
The graduation rate of Hartford High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Hartford High School?
404 students attend Hartford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Hartford High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hartford High School?
Hartford High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hartford High School offer ?
Hartford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hartford High School part of?
Hartford High School is part of Hartford School District.
School Reviews
5 1/10/2011
Hartford High school is one of the best and i recommend any student to come here they really focus on athletic awards but the academic are kicking back in so i recommend new students to come visit us!
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