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Hartford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School vs. New Britain High School

Should you attend Hartford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School or New Britain High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hartford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School
55 Forest Street
Hartford, CT 06105
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10
Bottom 50%
New Britain High School
110 Mill St.
New Britain, CT 06051
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10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Hartford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)

New Britain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 721 students in grades 9-12, Hartford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,398 students in grades 9-12, New Britain High School 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 is 11% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
721 students
2,398 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hartford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Britain High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hartford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Britain High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
154 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hartford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Britain High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hartford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hartford School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New Britain High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New Britain School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#913 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
#790 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hartford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New Britain High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
11%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hartford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hartford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Britain High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New Britain School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
33%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hartford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hartford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Britain High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New Britain School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
27%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hartford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hartford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Britain High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New Britain School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
78%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hartford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hartford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of New Britain High School with the average graduation rate observed in the New Britain School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hartford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of New Britain High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
200
797
Grade 10 Students
160
648
Grade 11 Students
185
504
Grade 12 Students
176
449

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hartford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New Britain High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New Britain School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
70%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hartford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New Britain High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New Britain School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
19%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hartford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Britain High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New Britain School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
5%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hartford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New Britain High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New Britain School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hartford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New Britain High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New Britain School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.47
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hartford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hartford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of New Britain High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New Britain School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
62%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hartford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hartford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New Britain High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New Britain School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hartford ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hartford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New Britain High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New Britain School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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