Serving 502 students in grades 9-12, Hartford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 20% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hartford High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in White River Junction, VT, covering approximately 45.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hartford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hartford High School's student population of 502 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
502 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hartford High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hartford High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#177 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
82%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.8%
27.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hartford High School's ranking?
Hartford High School is ranked #177 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Hartford High School often compared to?
Hartford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windsor School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hartford High School?
The graduation rate of Hartford High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 82%.
How many students attend Hartford High School?
502 students attend Hartford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hartford High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hartford High School?
Hartford High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hartford High School offer ?
Hartford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hartford High School part of?
Hartford High School is part of Hartford School District.
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