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Hartford High School

121 SCHOOL ST, HARTFORD, MI 49057 · (269) 621-7100 · Van Buren County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL379 STUDENTS
Enrollment
379
High
DISTRICT 251 · STATE 460
Student : Teacher
19.4:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.4:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
71%
268 students
DISTRICT 82% · STATE 55%
Community
1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
101
Grade 10
89
Grade 11
97
Grade 12
92
Student demographics
White
13435%
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
21958%
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 9%
Black
62%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 18%
Two+
144%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Native American
62%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
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
18749%
Female
19251%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
379
+31 (+9%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
19.4:1
was 19.2:1
% White
35%
was 48%
% Hispanic
58%
was 45%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Hartford High School

Set in HARTFORD, Michigan, Hartford High School is a modestly sized 9-12 campus, run under Hartford Public Schools. It caters to 379 students across grades 9 through 12.

Hartford High School is one of 4 schools operated by Hartford Public Schools, a district that works with 1,338 students overall.

Demographically, Hartford High School records that Hispanic students make up the majority at 58%; the rest breaks down as 35% White, 4% multiracial. By comparison, Van Buren County as a whole is about 13% Hispanic, so the school skews visibly more Hispanic than its surroundings.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, Hartford High School has 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 19.4:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 21.6:1 average. About 71% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. That share is above Van Buren County's rate of about 52%.

In the area at large, community-level numbers for Van Buren County indicate median household earnings sit near $68,114, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Van Buren County runs 45 public schools (combined enrollment of about 14,850 students), of which Hartford High School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Hartford Alternative Education, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 6 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Over the past 7-year window. Hartford High School's enrollment has increased 9% since 2018, when it stood at 348 (now 379). Hispanic enrollment moved from 45% to 58% across the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Van Buren County at a glance

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Population
75,795
Census ACS
Median income
$68,114
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
45
14,850 students

Quick facts

School name
Hartford High School
District
Hartford Public Schools
Address
121 SCHOOL ST, HARTFORD, MI 49057
Phone
(269) 621-7100
County
Van Buren County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
379
Teachers (FTE)
20
Student–teacher ratio
19.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
268 (71%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
261788005453
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Hartford High School
What is the total enrollment at Hartford High School?
Hartford High School enrolls approximately 379 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Hartford High School serve?
Hartford High School serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Hartford High School?
Approximately 19.4:1 students per teacher at Hartford High School.
How diverse is Hartford High School?
Hartford High School reports a student body of 35% White, 58% Hispanic, 2% Black, 4% Two or more.
Is Hartford High School public or private?
Hartford High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Hartford Public Schools.
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