Serving 324 students in grades 9-12, Hphs Law And Government Academy 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
59%
30%
Black
37%
12%
White
2%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)75-79%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% CT state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hphs Law And Government Academy?
The graduation rate of Hphs Law And Government Academy is 75-79%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hphs Law And Government Academy?
324 students attend Hphs Law And Government Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Hphs Law And Government Academy students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hphs Law And Government Academy?
Hphs Law And Government Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hphs Law And Government Academy offer ?
Hphs Law And Government Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hphs Law And Government Academy part of?
Hphs Law And Government Academy is part of Hartford School District.
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