Serving 501 students in grades 9-12, Hartford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 20% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hartford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Hartford High School's student population of 501 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
501 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Hartford High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hartford High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#179 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%

Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
3%
3%

Black
2%
3%

White
91%
88%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
85-89%
83%

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hartford High School's ranking?
Hartford High School is ranked #179 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Hartford High School often compared to?
Hartford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windsor School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hartford High School?
The graduation rate of Hartford High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend Hartford High School?
501 students attend Hartford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Hartford High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hartford High School?
Hartford High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
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.
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