University High School Of Science And Engineering

351 Mark Twain Drive
Hartford, CT 06112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 413 students in grades 9-12, University High School Of Science And Engineering ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

University High School Of Science And Engineering ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

University High School Of Science And Engineering's student population of 413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
413 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

University High School Of Science And Engineering ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University High School Of Science And Engineering is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CT)
#518 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
39%
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40-44%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
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Hispanic
23%
29%
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Black
45%
13%
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White
18%
49%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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0.71
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90-94%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University High School Of Science And Engineering's ranking?
University High School Of Science And Engineering is ranked #518 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of University High School Of Science And Engineering?
The graduation rate of University High School Of Science And Engineering is 90-94%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend University High School Of Science And Engineering?
413 students attend University High School Of Science And Engineering.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of University High School Of Science And Engineering students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University High School Of Science And Engineering?
University High School Of Science And Engineering has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does University High School Of Science And Engineering offer ?
University High School Of Science And Engineering offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is University High School Of Science And Engineering part of?
University High School Of Science And Engineering is part of Hartford School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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