For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,712 students in West Hartford, CT.
The top-ranked public high schools in West Hartford, CT are Hall High School and Conard High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Hartford, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in West Hartford have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Connecticut public high schools.
West Hartford, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hall High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in West Hartford, CT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hall High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
975 North Main St.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 232-4561
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 232-4561
Gr: 9-12 | 1,332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Conard High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Beechwood Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 231-5000
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 231-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
West Hartford, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Achieve Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
11 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
Gr: 12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Braeburn Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
45 Braeburn Rd
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 561-2200
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 561-2200
Gr: K-5 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Norfeldt Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
35 Barksdale Rd
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-4421
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-4421
Gr: 2-5 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Reach High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
110 Beechwood Rd
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 231-6009
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 231-6009
Gr: 10-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1
Strive-west Hartford High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Waave (W Hartford Applied Academic/voc'l Experience) Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
11 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-7945
Gr: 12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Whiting Lane Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
47 Whiting Lane
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 233-8541
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 233-8541
Gr: K-5 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Wolcott Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
71 Wolcott Rd
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 561-2300
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 561-2300
Gr: K-5 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in West Hartford, CT?
The top-ranked public high schools in West Hartford, CT include Hall High School and Conard High School.
How many public high schools are located in West Hartford?
2 public high schools are located in West Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in West Hartford?
West Hartford public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in West Hartford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in West Hartford include: Hall High School vs. Conard High School, Conard High School vs. Hall High School
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