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Hartford High School

37 Highland Avenue, White River Junction, VT 05001 · (802) 295-8610 · Windsor County
GRADES 09–12HIGH33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL506 STUDENTS
Enrollment
506
High
DISTRICT 284 · STATE 475
Student : Teacher
9.5:1
53 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.6:1 · STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
48%
241 students
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 49%
Community
1
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
127
Grade 10
126
Grade 11
129
Grade 12
120
Student demographics
White
45189%
DISTRICT 88% · STATE 87%
Hispanic
255%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 4%
Black
71%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Asian
31%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 2%
Two+
163%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 4%
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
27855%
Female
22444%

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Test scores

VT Annual Snapshot 2024-25 . Academic Proficiency Score
English Language Arts
47.4%
VT avg 50.6%
Source: VT Annual Snapshot. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
506
+17 (+3%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
9.5:1
was 9.8:1
% White
89%
was 93%
% Hispanic
5%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Hartford High School

Hartford High School, a moderately sized 9-12 campus in White River Junction, Vermont, run under Hartford School District, serves 506 students, covering grades 9 through 12.

Hartford High School is one of 5 schools operated by Hartford School District, a district that instructs 1,418 students overall.

On demographics, Hartford High School shows that nearly all students (89%) are White. Other groups include 5% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

In terms of school funding signals, The school lists 53 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 9.5:1. The state averages around 10.5:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 48% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Windsor County put median household earnings sit near $77,594, roughly 43% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Windsor County runs 32 public schools (combined enrollment of about 6,595 students), of which Hartford High School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Hartford Memorial Middle School, around 0.1 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a small-town site.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged up 3%: 489 students in 2018 compared to 506 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Windsor County at a glance

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Population
57,990
Census ACS
Median income
$77,594
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
32
6,595 students

Quick facts

School name
Hartford High School
District
Hartford School District
Address
37 Highland Avenue, White River Junction, VT 05001
Phone
(802) 295-8610
County
Windsor County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
506
Teachers (FTE)
53
Student–teacher ratio
9.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
241 (48%)
Locale
33-Town: Remote
NCES ID
500459000151
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Hartford School District
Other schools in White River Junction
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Hartford High School
How many students attend Hartford High School?
Hartford High School enrolls approximately 506 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Hartford High School serve?
Hartford High School serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Hartford High School have?
Hartford High School employs 53 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.5:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Hartford High School?
At Hartford High School, the student body is approximately 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Hartford High School public or private?
Hartford High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Hartford School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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