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What's one thing University High School of Science and Engineering gets right about preparing students for what comes next?
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Enrollment
406
High
DISTRICT 501 · STATE 788
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HARTFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 090192001381
University High School of Science and Engineering
351 Mark Twain Drive, Hartford, CT 06112 · (860) 695-9020 · Capitol Planning Region
GRADES 09–12HIGH12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL406 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.3:1 · STATE 12.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
63%
255 students
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 44%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 121 | 30% |
| Grade 10 | 86 | 21% |
| Grade 11 | 115 | 28% |
| Grade 12 | 84 | 21% |
Student demographics
65%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like University High School of Science and Engineering
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| University High School of Science and Engineering this school | 406 | 62.8% | N/A |
| Academy of International Studies 6-12 Bloomfield | 697 | 64.0% | N/A |
| New Haven Academy New Haven | 321 | 63.2% | N/A |
| Cooperative High School - Inter-District Magnet New Haven | 560 | 72.3% | N/A |
| Windsor High School Windsor | 1,095 | 51.2% | N/A |
| Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Windsor | 767 | 60.9% | N/A |
Matched among Connecticut high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where University High School of Science and Engineering ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Connecticut | In Capitol Planning Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 406 | #149 of 201 | #42 of 55 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.5:1 | #168 of 188 | #47 of 52 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.1% | #29 of 188 | #9 of 52 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 62.8% | #46 of 196 | #16 of 54 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -7.5% | #87 of 120 | #25 of 36 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
406
-25 (-6%) vs 2020
0% since 2010-11, when it was 406
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
was 16.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 406 | 28 | 14.5:1 | 63% (255) |
| 2023-24 | 400 | 29 | 13.8:1 | 67% (269) |
| 2022-23 | 412 | 29 | 14.2:1 | 66% (272) |
| 2020-21 | 431 | 27 | 16.0:1 | 67% (289) |
| 2017-18 | 439 | 29.4 | 14.9:1 | 51% (226) |
| 2015-16 | 431 | 29 | 14.9:1 | 43% (184) |
| 2010-11 | 406 | 27 | 15.0:1 | 41% (166) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for University High School of Science and Engineering.
Since 2017-18: students down 8% (439 to 406); teachers down 5% (29.4 to 28).
About University High School of Science and Engineering
University High School of Science and Engineering is a public high school in Hartford, Connecticut. It covers grades 9 through 12, with a total enrollment of 406 students. Statewide, high schools in Connecticut average about 788 students each.
Hartford School District is the district for University High School of Science and Engineering. It has 41 schools and 15,754 students.
At University High School of Science and Engineering, Black students make up 52% of the student body. The next largest groups are 24% Hispanic, 11% White, 6% Asian, and 5% multiracial. The school's Black share is 39 points above the 13% share among Capitol Planning Region residents. The school's diversity index is 65%, meaning two students picked at random have a 65% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Federal staffing data show 28 full-time-equivalent teachers at University High School of Science and Engineering and a ratio of 14.5:1. This ratio sits 2.2 above the 12.3:1 average for high schools in Connecticut. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility covers 63% of students. That is 20 points above the 43% average for public schools in Capitol Planning Region.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Capitol Planning Region show that the median household income is $93,394, 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. University High School of Science and Engineering is one of 286 public schools in the county.
University of Hartford Magnet School is the public school closest to University High School of Science and Engineering, about 0.3 miles away. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Federal records code the school's setting as City: Mid-size.
Over 4 years, University High School of Science and Engineering's enrollment declined 6%, to 406. By 2024-25, the school had 14.5 students per teacher, compared with 16.0 in 2020-21.
Parents and students can post about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at University High School of Science and Engineering. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Capitol Planning Region at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
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Frequently asked questions
About University High School of Science and EngineeringWhat is the total enrollment at University High School of Science and Engineering?
University High School of Science and Engineering enrolls approximately 406 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does University High School of Science and Engineering serve?
University High School of Science and Engineering serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many teachers does University High School of Science and Engineering have?
University High School of Science and Engineering employs 28 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.
How diverse is University High School of Science and Engineering?
University High School of Science and Engineering reports a student body of 11% White, 24% Hispanic, 52% Black, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is University High School of Science and Engineering public or private?
University High School of Science and Engineering is a public K-12 school, overseen by Hartford School District.
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