Top Rankings
West Hartford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 9,015 students in West Hartford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
九游体育s in West Hartford School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
16 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
9,015 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
734 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
West Hartford School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#49 out of 200 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.68
# American Indian Students
22 Students
1,203 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
944 Students
26,040 Students
% Asian Students
11%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,897 Students
152,114 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
31%
# Black Students
712 Students
60,859 Students
% Black Students
8%
12%
# White Students
4,860 Students
229,662 Students
% White Students
54%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
17 Students
484 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
551 Students
23,049 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
279
14,536
# Students in K Grade:
627
34,031
# Students in 1st Grade:
637
34,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
689
36,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
657
34,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
645
36,068
# Students in 5th Grade:
697
36,193
# Students in 6th Grade:
662
36,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
665
36,979
# Students in 8th Grade:
662
37,304
# Students in 9th Grade:
710
41,217
# Students in 10th Grade:
683
39,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
701
38,905
# Students in 12th Grade:
701
36,857
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,158 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,504 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$227 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$221 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,158
$26,157
Spending / Student
$24,504
$25,225
Best West Hartford School District 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bugbee School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1943 Asylum Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 929-5500
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 929-5500
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Aiken School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
212 King Philip Dr.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-6994
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-6994
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Norfeldt School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 Barksdale Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-4421
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-4421
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #44.
Braeburn School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
45 Braeburn Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 561-2200
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 561-2200
Grades: K-5
| 345 students
Rank: #55.
Hall High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
975 North Main St.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 232-4561
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 232-4561
Grades: 9-12
| 1,393 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Webster Hill School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
125 Webster Hill Blvd.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 521-0320
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 521-0320
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Whiting Lane School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
47 Whiting Ln.
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 233-8541
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 233-8541
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #88.
Duffy School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
95 Westminster St.
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 521-0110
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 521-0110
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #99.
Morley School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
77 Bretton Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 233-8535
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 233-8535
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
Rank: #1010.
Conard High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Beechwood Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 231-5000
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 231-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,402 students
Rank: #1111.
King Philip Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 King Philip Dr.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-8236
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 233-8236
Grades: 6-8
| 801 students
Rank: #1212.
Smith School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
64 St. James St.
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 236-3317
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 236-3317
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #1313.
Wolcott School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
71 Wolcott Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 561-2300
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 561-2300
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #1414.
Sedgwick Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 Sedgwick Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 570-6500
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 570-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 876 students
Rank: #1515.
Bristow Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
34 Highland St.
Hartford, CT 06102
(860) 231-2100
Hartford, CT 06102
(860) 231-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 312 students
Rank: #1616.
Charter Oak International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 Oakwood Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 233-8506
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 233-8506
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Hartford School District?
West Hartford School District manages 16 public schools serving 9,015 students.
What is the rank of West Hartford School District?
West Hartford School District is ranked #47 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Hartford School District?
54% of West Hartford School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Hartford School District?
West Hartford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is West Hartford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,504 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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