West Hartford School District

50 South Main Street
West Hartford, CT 06107
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

West Hartford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 8,930 students in West Hartford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in West Hartford School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
16 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
8,930 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
700 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

West Hartford School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 196 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CT)
#50 out of 198 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of West Hartford   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
56%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Hartford   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
67%
51%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Hartford   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
95%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of West Hartford   School District and public school graduation rate of CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.66
# American Indian Students
17 Students
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
925 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
10%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,647 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
29%
# Black Students
753 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
8%
13%
# White Students
5,041 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
57%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
535 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
271
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
643
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
614
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
607
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
645
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
628
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
662
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
640
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
659
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
699
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
726
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
731
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
688
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
717
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,397 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,737 is less than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$227 MM
$12,920 MM
This chart display total revenue of West Hartford   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$221 MM
$12,459 MM
This chart display total spending of West Hartford   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$25,397
$25,998
This chart display average revenue per public school student in West Hartford   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$24,737
$25,071
This chart display average spending per public school student in West Hartford   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best West Hartford School District Public Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bugbee School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1943 Asylum Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 929-5500
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
Hall High School
Math: 62% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
975 North Main St.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 232-4561
Grades: 9-12
| 1,428 students
Rank: #33.
Norfeldt School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
35 Barksdale Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-4421
Grades: K-5
| 322 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Braeburn School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
45 Braeburn Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 561-2200
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Whiting Lane School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
47 Whiting Ln.
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 233-8541
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #66.
Conard High School
Math: 59% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
110 Beechwood Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 231-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,434 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Aiken School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
212 King Philip Dr.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-6994
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Webster Hill School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
125 Webster Hill Blvd.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 521-0320
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #99.
Duffy School
Math: 70% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
95 Westminster St.
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 521-0110
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #1010.
Morley School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
77 Bretton Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 233-8535
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: #1111.
King Philip Middle School
Math: 53% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 King Philip Dr.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-8236
Grades: 6-8
| 829 students
Rank: #1212.
Smith School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
64 St. James St.
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 236-3317
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #1313.
Bristow Middle School
Math: 55% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
34 Highland St.
Hartford, CT 06102
(860) 231-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 309 students
Rank: #1414.
Wolcott School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
71 Wolcott Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 561-2300
Grades: K-5
| 359 students
Rank: #1515.
Sedgwick Middle School
Math: 44% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
128 Sedgwick Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 570-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 860 students
Rank: #1616.
Charter Oak International Academy
Math: 42% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
425 Oakwood Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 233-8506
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Hartford School District?
West Hartford School District manages 16 public schools serving 8,930 students.
What is the rank of West Hartford School District?
West Hartford School District is ranked #50 out of 196 school districts in Connecticut (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Hartford School District?
57% of West Hartford School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Hartford School District?
West Hartford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is West Hartford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,737 is less than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 16 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 8,930 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 95% (Top 50% in CT)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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