For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,031 students in East Hartford, CT.
The top ranked public high schools in East Hartford, CT are Connecticut Ib Academy, Pathways Academy Of Technology And Design and East Hartford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Hartford, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in East Hartford have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
East Hartford, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in East Hartford, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Connecticut Ib Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
857 Forbes St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5590
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5590
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Pathways Academy Of Technology And Design
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2 Pent Road
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 695-9450
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 695-9450
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
East Hartford High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
869 Forbes St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5200
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,723 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9 Riverside Drive
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 913-2200
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 913-2200
Gr: 6-12 | 730 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
East Hartford, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9 Riverside Drive
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 913-2200
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 913-2200
Gr: 6-12 | 533 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
191 Main St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5440
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5440
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Homebound (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
31 School Street
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5107
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5107
Gr: 2-11 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 38%
John J. Allison Polaris Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
474 School St.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 289-8131
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 289-8131
Gr: 7-12 | 57 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Lincoln Academy Regional Interdistrict Collaborative (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
474 School St.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 289-8131
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 289-8131
Gr: 10-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Stevens Alternate High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
40 Butternut Dr.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5999
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5999
Gr: 10-12 | 94 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
95 Willowbrook Rd.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5520
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5520
Gr: PK | 229 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Woodland School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
110 Long Hill Dr.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5900
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 622-5900
Gr: 1-12 | 170 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in East Hartford, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in East Hartford, CT include Connecticut Ib Academy, Pathways Academy Of Technology And Design and East Hartford High School.
How many public high schools are located in East Hartford?
4 public high schools are located in East Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in East Hartford?
East Hartford public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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