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West Hartford School District

Connecticut · Public School District
16
Schools
8,982
Students
$26,245
Per-Pupil Spend
+83% nat'l
25.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-26pp vs nat'l
97.0%
Graduation Rate
+10.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

West Hartford School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 8,982 students across 16 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $26,245 is above average for a US public school district. 26% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 32/100.

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All Schools (16)
Elementary Schools11 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Aiken SchoolPK–05415
Braeburn SchoolKG–05346
Bugbee SchoolKG–05371
Charter Oak International AcademyPK–05512
Duffy SchoolKG–05475
Morley SchoolKG–05299
Norfeldt SchoolKG–05336
Smith SchoolPK–05344
Webster Hill SchoolPK–05338
Whiting Lane SchoolPK–05366
Wolcott SchoolKG–05358
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bristow Middle School06–08315
King Philip Middle School06–08815
Sedgwick Middle School06–08866
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Conard High School09–121,418
Hall High School09–121,408
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,245+83% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
25%
69%
State
25.4%
Local (property tax)
69.3%
Federal
5.4%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (69%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
16
Schools
8,982
Students
26%
Free Lunch
$26K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.0%
Opportunity Score32/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.0% graduation rate — 10.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $26,245 per pupil — 83% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 16 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 32/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Hartford School District?
West Hartford School District has 16 public schools, serving a total of 8,982 students.
What is the graduation rate for West Hartford School District?
The graduation rate is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does West Hartford School District spend per student?
West Hartford School District spends $26,245 per pupil — 83% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in West Hartford School District?
26% of students in West Hartford School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in West Hartford School District?
No, West Hartford School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does West Hartford School District serve?
West Hartford School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for West Hartford School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in West Hartford School District is 32/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.