Serving 625 students in grades 9-12, Weaver High 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 625 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Weaver High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Weaver High School's student population of 625 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
625 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Weaver High School 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 Weaver High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#859 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
45%
29%
Black
52%
13%
White
1%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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 Weaver High School's ranking?
Weaver High School is ranked #859 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Weaver High School?
The graduation rate of Weaver High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Weaver High School?
625 students attend Weaver High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Weaver High School students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weaver High School?
Weaver High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Weaver High School offer ?
Weaver High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Weaver High School part of?
Weaver High School is part of Hartford School District.
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