District

Hartford School District

CTHartford, ConnecticutHartford County

Contact & Location

330 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-8000

Enrollment & Schools

70
Total Schools
17,806
Total Enrollment
PK-12
Grade Range

School Breakdown

Preschools
5
Preschools
Elementary
Schools
17
Elementary Schools
Middle
Schools
24
Middle Schools
High
Schools
24
High Schools

Rating Distribution

4494%
Below Average
24%
Average
12%
Above Average

School Types

By Type

Public
70
Charter
0
Private
0

By Level

Elementary
17
Middle
24
High
24

Demographics (Aggregated)

Ethnicity Breakdown

Hispanic / Latino
56%
Black / African American
30%
White
6%
Asian
4%
Two or More Races
2%

Gender Distribution

52%Male
48%Female

Free / Reduced Lunch

79%Students Eligible
vs. State Average
39%

Academic Performance (Aggregated)

Average Academic Performance

1.4
out of 10
Average ACT Score
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
825
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
81%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
8%
Students

School Performance Summary

Below Average
94% (44)
Average
4% (2)
Above Average
2% (1)

Hartford School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.

Schools in Hartford School District

70 schools

Preschools

(5)

Elementary Schools

(17)

Middle Schools

(24)

High Schools

(24)

Reported Incidents

Report an Incident

Community-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.

Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceModerateAdded 1mo ago

Hartford Schools CRT Training

Alleged incident in Hartford School District · Connecticut

A school district spent $445,000 on teacher training for restorative practices. The vendor providing this training was found to embrace Critical Race Theory. This multi-year program aimed to implement these practices throughout the district.

Occurred on April 8, 2024Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityModerateAdded 1mo ago

Teacher's 'Queer Power' Video

Alleged incident in Hartford School District · Connecticut

An educator at a K-8 school created a video for Pride Day, discussing their "queer power" and how this identity motivates them in their role. The video was shared on social media, highlighting the educator's personal expression in front of students. This incident raises questions about the appropriateness of such content within the school environment.

Occurred on June 14, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceModerateAdded 1mo ago

District Funds Race-Focused Training

Alleged incident in Hartford School District · Connecticut

A school district contracted with a consultant for over $400,000 to provide restorative practices training to staff. The training materials included content focused on race, white identity, and white supremacy. The district approved multiple contracts for these services over several years.

Occurred on September 21, 2021Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
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Data aggregated from 70 schools in Hartford School District.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 1, 2026