Hartford Public High School
55 Forest St., Hartford, CT, 06105-3243 - Map Map

School Overview:
Definition of Terms
Hartford Public High School
School Level High school
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Hartford County, CT
Students & Faculty
Total Students 1068 students
% Male / % Female 49%  /  51%
Total Classroom Teachers 83 teachers
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 331 students
Grade 10 - 341 students
Grade 11 - 207 students
Grade 12 - 189 students
This School
(CT) School Average
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:13 1:13
Students by Ethnicity
This School
(CT) School Average
% American Indian n/a n/a
% Asian 1% 2%
% Hispanic 63% 13%
% Black 33% 16%
% White 2% 67%
% Unknown 1 % 3%
Additional Student Information
This School
(CT) School Average
% Eligible for Free Lunch 83% 19%
% Eligible for Reduced Lunch 7% 6%
% Migrant Students Enrolled n/a n/a
School Performance:
(CT) Statewide Testing Performance
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School District:
School District Name Hartford School District
This School's Agency
(CT) District Average
Number of Schools Managed 42 6
Number of Students Managed 21,954 students 2,969 students
District Total Revenue $426,527,000 $38,028,000
District Expenditure $427,560,000 $36,375,000
District Revenue / Student $19,428 $12,808
District Expenditure / Student $19,475 $12,252
District Graduation Rates 73% 79%
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School Notes:
  • Hartford Public High School was founded in 1638. It is the second-oldest public secondary school in the United States (third overall), second to the Boston Latin School.
  • History
  • The school was founded as Thomas Hooker’s Latin School in 1638, by the 1700s it was known as the Hartford Grammar School, and taught Greek and Latin, subjects necessary to young men planning to enter college and prepare for the ministry. English subjects were added in 1847 and the name was changed to Hartford Public High School.
  • Modern School
  • The school, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the Hartford Public Schools.
  • Hartford Public is located in the southwest corner of the Asylum Hill neighborhood in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. The school abuts the Harriet Beecher Stowe House and the Mark Twain House. The school population comprises about 1500 students. It has been nicknamed "HPHS," "Hartford High," "Hartford Public." The official mascot is the owl. Hartford Public is known for numerous state championships in swimming, football, basketball, and wrestling, dating from the early 1900s through to the present day. The school has been relocated and remodeled several times during its 350-year existence. It is currently experiencing the largest remodeling project in decades, which includes a new field house, new classrooms, and a complete change in its exterior design.
  • Smaller Learning Communities/Academies
  • The academies at HPHS are "smaller learning communities" designed to provide a nurturing atmosphere to assist each student.
  • Academy of Engineering and Green Technology:The Technology Academy is a smaller learning community for students in grades 10 through 12. The academy provides an exemplary high school education that prepares students for post-secondary education and employment. Students explore many areas of technology, which include desktop publishing, digital photography, computer refurbishing, networking, design engineering, manufacturing and robotics.
  • Law and Public Service Academy:The Law and Public Service Academy serves students in grades 10 through 12. The academy provides students with a small learning environment focused on guiding high school graduates to police and fire academies, community service careers, and legal careers, as well as two- and four- year colleges and universities. The academy is focused on developing strong and capable citizens who can take on leadership roles throughout their community. One of its highlighted attributes is an available internship with the city of Hartford for its students.
  • Nursing Academy:The Nursing Academy is a smaller learning community for students in grades 10 through 12. The academy provides students with a small learning environment which will focus on health care careers . Each of the strands of technology that are concentrated in this academy focus on career opportunities with job shadowing, mentorships, and internships.
  • Freshmen Academy:This academy provide students with a small learning environment which will focus on the easing transition from middle school to high school.
  • Construction and Renovation
  • Hartford Public High School is currently undergoing an extensive renovation project. The project includes demolishing the existing building to the structural skeleton. New construction will restore the school’s historic character and include new landscaping, architecture, engineering and telecommunications.
  • Notable alumni
  • George Athanson class of 1946, Mayor of Hartford 1971-1981
  • Lindy Remigino class of 1949, two time olympic gold medalist in track 1952 Olympics
  • Michael Adams class of 1981, NBA All Star and NBA Coach
  • Marlon Starling class of 1976, WBC & WBA Welterweight World Champion
  • Eddie A. Perez class of 1976, Mayor of Hartford, 2001-
  • Marcus Camby class of 1993, NBA star 1996-
  • [1]
  • External links
  • Hartford Public's homepage
  • [2] Hartford Public High School "Strategic School Profile 2005-2006", Connecticut Department of Education
  • [3] Hartford Public High School Web page at Great Schools Web site
  • See also
  • List of the oldest schools in the world
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School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code (06105)
School Zip (06105)
(CT) State Average
Population (Approximate) 20,001 people 3,282,160 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 30% 35%
Population Average Age 32 years old 37 years old
Average Household size 2.0 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $22,155 $52,927
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 3.3 rooms 5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 53 years old 48 years old
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% Owning / % Renting 14% / 86% 62% / 38%
School Map:
1. Sports Science Academy - 316 students - 0.2 mi. away - view location
2. Special Education Program - n/a - 0.5 mi. away - view location
3. Sport And Medical Sciences Academy - 318 students - 0.6 mi. away - view location
4. Greater Hartford Classical - 428 students - 0.7 mi. away - view location
5. Hartford Transitional Learning Academy - 8 students - 0.8 mi. away - view location
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