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University High School of Science and Engineering

351 Mark Twain Drive, Hartford, CT 06112Hartford School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
412
Students
Total enrolled
98%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 13% vs nat'l
$33,005
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 130% vs nat'l
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 8% vs nat'l
34/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 33% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 412 students in grades 09–12 in Hartford, Connecticut.
130% above average funding
District spends $33,005 per pupil, 130% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 34th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

University High School of Science and Engineering is a mid-sized high in Hartford, Connecticut, serving grades 09–12 with 412 students. The district invests $33,005 per student — 130% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 34/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at University High School of Science and Engineering

412
Total Students
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
66%
Free Lunch
29
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution258 male · 153 female
63%
37%
Male 63%Female 37%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility66%
National avg 52% · 272 students
Student Composition
9%
17%
23%
47%
Asian9%
White17%
Hispanic / Latino23%
Black47%
Multiracial4%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 090192001381

Academic Outcomes at University High School of Science and Engineering

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE95
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
98%
State avg
93%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
34
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 34th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 7th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 06112

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$33,005Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$33,005
State avg
$28,931
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$14,522
Student Support$6,271
Administration$3,961
Operations$4,951
Other$3,300
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $33,005 spent per student, an estimated $14,621 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
67%
20%
State government
67.4%
Local (property tax)
20.1%
Federal programs
12.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 98% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Above-average funding — $33,005/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (34/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language AcademyWebster Micro Society Magnet SchoolKennelly SchoolEnvironmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School
+16 more
↓
Middle
McDonough Middle School
↓
High School
Hartford Magnet Trinity College AcademyHartford Public High SchoolWeaver High SchoolBulkeley High School
+4 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyCapitol Planning Region
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHartford School District →
Phone: (860)695-9020
NCES ID: 090192001381
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Hartford seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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Elem
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Elem
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District School Rankings
Location
351 Mark Twain Drive, Hartford, CT 06112
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.