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Best Hartford Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 7,499 students in Hartford, CT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hartford, CT are University High School Of Science And Engineering, Achievement First Hartford Academy and Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartford, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Hartford have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Hartford, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is A. I. Prince Technical High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Hartford, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University High School Of Science And Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
351 Mark Twain Drive
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-9020
Gr: 9-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Achievement First Hartford Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Greenfield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-6685
Gr: K-12 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
53 Vernon Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-7201
Gr: 6-12 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Jumoke Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
999 Asylum Ave. Suite 200
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 527-0575
Gr: PK-12 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #55.
Classical Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
85 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-9100
Gr: 6-12 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts High School - Full Day
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Huyshope Ave
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 757-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 134:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Sport And Medical Sciences Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
280 Huyshope Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-6900
Gr: 6-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
A. I. Prince Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Flatbush Ave.
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 951-7112
Gr: 9-12 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Hartford Public High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Forest Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-1497
Gr: 9-12 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Capital Preparatory Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1304 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-9800
Gr: PK-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Weaver High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Granby St.
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-1640
Gr: 9-12 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Bulkeley High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
395 Lyme Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-1011
Gr: 9-12 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Hartford Residential Center
Alternative School
920 Broad St.
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 244-7965
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts High School Campu
Magnet School
415 Granby Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-4140
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Regions Secure Hartford
Alternative School
920 Broad Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 244-7961
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Regions Staff-secure Hartford
Alternative School
123 Washington Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 566-2030
Gr: 5-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hartford, CT?
How many public high schools are located in Hartford?
16 public high schools are located in Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford?
Hartford public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hartford are often viewed compared to one another?

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