Hartford High School

121 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 386 students in grades 9-12, Hartford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hartford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Hartford High School's student population of 386 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
386 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Hartford High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hartford High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#2322 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hartford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-34%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hartford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
54%
9%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Hartford High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
2%
18%
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White
41%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
0.54
This chart display the diversity score of Hartford High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Hartford High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hartford High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hartford High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hartford High School's ranking?
Hartford High School is ranked #2322 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Hartford High School often compared to?
Hartford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Covert High School, South Haven High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hartford High School?
The graduation rate of Hartford High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hartford High School?
386 students attend Hartford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Hartford High School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hartford High School?
Hartford High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hartford High School offer ?
Hartford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hartford High School part of?
Hartford High School is part of Hartford Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   1/10/2011
Hartford High school is one of the best and i recommend any student to come here they really focus on athletic awards but the academic are kicking back in so i recommend new students to come visit us!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - terry

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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