Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Highland Park School 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 is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Highland Park School serves the eastern part of Manchester, CT, covering an area of approximately 4.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highland Park School's student population of 300 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
300 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highland Park School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Park School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#686 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Park School's ranking?
Highland Park School is ranked #686 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Highland Park School often compared to?
Highland Park Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buckley School, Waddell School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Highland Park School?
300 students attend Highland Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Highland Park School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland Park School?
Highland Park School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Highland Park School offer ?
Highland Park School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Highland Park School part of?
Highland Park School is part of Manchester School District.
In what neighborhood is Highland Park School located?
Highland Park School is located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Manchester, CT.
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