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Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day

160 Huyshope Ave, Hartford, CT 06106 · (860) 757-6300 · Capitol Planning Region
GRADES 09–12HIGH12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL403 STUDENTS
Enrollment
403
High
DISTRICT 637 · STATE 788
Student : Teacher
134.3:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 35.4:1 · STATE 12.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
64%
258 students
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 44%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
119
Grade 10
107
Grade 11
102
Grade 12
75
Student demographics
White
7619%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 46%
Hispanic
19348%
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 32%
Black
8822%
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 12%
Asian
31%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 5%
Two+
205%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
9524%
Female
28571%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
403
-43 (-10%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
134.3:1
was 19.7:1
% White
19%
was 32%
% Hispanic
48%
was 36%
% Black
22%
was 28%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day

Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day is an intimate 9-12 campus in Hartford, Connecticut, one of the schools within Capitol Region Education Council. The school educates 403 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 788 students per school, that is 49% leaner than typical.

Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day is one of 16 schools operated by Capitol Region Education Council, a district that instructs 8,762 students overall.

On demographics, Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day reports that 48% of students identify as Hispanic, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. The remainder reads as 22% Black, 19% White, 5% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 18% Hispanic, putting the school's mix meaningfully more Hispanic than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day logs 3 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 134.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.3:1, putting Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day higher than the state norm the norm. Around 64% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, Capitol Planning Region runs at roughly 43%, so the school's eligibility rate is above the surrounding baseline.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Capitol Planning Region put median household earnings sit near $93,394, roughly 42% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. Across Capitol Planning Region's 286 public schools (combined enrollment of about 137,047 students), Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day is one campus in the mix.

Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: PK-8 Campus is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.2 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day operates from a high-density location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day has fell 10%, going from 446 students in 2018 to 403 in 2025. The White share of enrollment ticked down from 32% to 19% over that span. Class-load math has grew: from 19.7:1 in 2018 to 134.3:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Capitol Planning Region at a glance

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Population
977,290
Census ACS
Median income
$93,394
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
286
137,047 students

Quick facts

School name
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day
District
Capitol Region Education Council
Address
160 Huyshope Ave, Hartford, CT 06106
Phone
(860) 757-6300
County
Capitol Planning Region
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
403
Teachers (FTE)
3
Student–teacher ratio
134.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
258 (64%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
090070001497
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Capitol Region Education Council
Other schools in Hartford
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day
How many students attend Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day?
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day enrolls approximately 403 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day serve?
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day?
Approximately 134.3:1 students per teacher at Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day.
What is the student diversity at Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day?
Student demographics at Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day are roughly 19% White, 48% Hispanic, 22% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day public or private?
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day is a public K-12 school, overseen by Capitol Region Education Council.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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