Serving 344 students in grades 9-12, Hphs Nursing And Health Sciences Academy 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
59%
29%
Black
33%
13%
White
3%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)80-84%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% CT state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hphs Nursing And Health Sciences Academy?
The graduation rate of Hphs Nursing And Health Sciences Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hphs Nursing And Health Sciences Academy?
344 students attend Hphs Nursing And Health Sciences Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Hphs Nursing And Health Sciences Academy students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hphs Nursing And Health Sciences Academy?
Hphs Nursing And Health Sciences Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hphs Nursing And Health Sciences Academy offer ?
Hphs Nursing And Health Sciences Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hphs Nursing And Health Sciences Academy part of?
Hphs Nursing And Health Sciences Academy is part of Hartford School District.
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