The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 80%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (14-15)
127 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-29%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-39%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Asian
(14-15)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(14-15)59%
22%
Black
(14-15)38%
13%
White
(14-15)3%
57%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
91%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
5%
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% CT state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% CT state average).
How many students attend Opportunity High School?
127 students attend Opportunity High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Opportunity High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What school district is Opportunity High School part of?
Opportunity High School is part of Hartford School District.
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