Hartford Public Schools (HPS) is a school district serving the city of Hartford, Connecticut. Hartford Public Schools is the largest public school district in Connecticut, serving 46 magnet and non-magnet schools in the district. The graduation rate for Hartford public schools in 2016-2017 was 68.8%, lower than the state average of 87.9%[1].
| Hartford Public Schools | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | PK-12 |
| Superintendent | Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez [2] |
| Schools | 46 (26 non-magnet, 20 magnet) |
| Budget | $423,189,594 [3] |
| NCES District ID | 0901920 |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 20,000+ [4] |
| Staff | 3,000+ |
| Other information | |
| Website | www |
History
editHartford Public High School, the second oldest public high school in the United States[5], was founded by Rev. Thomas Hooker in the 17th century as a school that would prepare men for Puritan ministry[6]. Hartford Public High School was funded in large part by the will of Governor Edward Hopkins in 1657[7]. Hartford Public High School, as it is known now, was officially opened in 1847[7]. Bulkeley High, Capital Prep, and Weaver High School were a few of the many high schools that were opened in Hartford in the early 20th century. Due to the advent of war during the early 20th century, Hartford's population boomed which led to the opening of many public high schools during the mid-century[8].
The Sheff v. O'Neill Connecticut Supreme Court decision in 1996 concluded that school districting based on town boundary lines was unconstitutional and led to a large disparity in racial and ethnic minorities in Hartford Public High Schools[9]. In 1997, state legislature passed An Act Enhancing Educational Choices and Opportunities[10], which created inter-district magnet schools to preserve equal educational opportunity with racial and ethnic balance in Hartford. The magnet school program in Hartford has grown to include 20 magnet schools in the county, which can be attended by students across the state of Connecticut.
Leadership
editList of Superintendents
edit- Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez (2017-2018)
- Beth Schiavino-Narvaez (2014-2016)
- Christina Kishimoto (2011-2014)
- Dr. Steven J. Adamowski (2006-2011)
- Robert Henry (2002-2006)
- Anthony S. Amato (1999-2002)
Schools
edit| School Name | Education Level | School Type | Grades Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement First Hartford Academy Elementary | Elementary Schools | District Partnership | K-4 |
| Achievement First Hartford Academy Middle | Middle & High Schools | District Partnership | 5-8 |
| Achievement First Hartford High Academy | Middle & High Schools | District Partnership | 9-12 |
| Achievement First Summit Middle | Middle & High Schools | District Partnership | 5-8 |
| Alfred E. Burr Elementary | Elementary Schools | District | PK4-8 |
| Asian Studies Academy at Bellizzi | Elementary Schools | District | PK4-8 |
| Betances STEM Magnet | Elementary Schools | Magnet | 5-8 |
| Breakthrough II Magnet School | Elementary Schools | Magnet | PK3-6 |
| Breakthrough Magnet School | Elementary Schools | Magnet | PK3-8 |
| Bulkeley High | Middle & High Schools | District | 9-12 |
| Burns Latino Studies Academy | Elementary Schools | District | PK4-8 |
| Capital Preparatory Magnet | PK-12 Schools | Magnet | PK3-12 |
| Classical Magnet | Middle & High Schools | Magnet | 9-12 |
| Culinary Arts Academy | Middle & High Schools | District | 9-12 |
| Dr. James H Naylor/CCSU Leadership Academy | Elementary Schools | District | PK3-8 |
| Dr. Joseph S. Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy | Other Options & Opportunities | District | 4-8 |
| Dr. Michael D. Fox School | Elementary Schools | District | PK4-8 |
| E. B. Kennelly School | Elementary Schools | District | PK4-8 |
| Environmental Sciences Magnet School at Mary Hooker | Elementary Schools | Magnet | PK4-8 |
| Expeditionary Learning Academy at Moylan School | Elementary Schools | District Open Choice | PK4-5 |
| Global Communications Academy | PK-12 Schools | District Open Choice | K-12 |
| Great Path Academy at Manchester Community College | Middle & High Schools | Magnet | 9-12 |
| Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy | Middle & High Schools | Magnet | 6-12 |
| Hartford Pre-K Magnet | Elementary Schools | Magnet | PK3-PK4 |
| High School, Inc: Hartford's Insurance & Finance Academy | Middle & High Schools | Magnet | 9-12 |
| HPHS Academy of Engineering & Green Technology | Middle & High Schools | District Open Choice | 9-12 |
| HPHS Academy of Nursing and Health Sciences | Middle & High Schools | District Open Choice | 9-12 |
| HPHS Law & Government Academy | Middle & High Schools | District Open Choice | 9-12 |
| Journalism & Media Academy | Middle & High Schools | District Open Choice | 9-12 |
| Maria C. Colon Sanchez Elementary | Elementary Schools | District | PK4-5 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School | Elementary Schools | District | PK4-8 |
| McDonough Middle School | Middle & High Schools | District | 6-8 |
| Montessori Magnet (Moylan/McDonough Campuses) | Elementary Schools | Magnet | PK3-6 |
| Montessori Magnet School at Annie Fisher | Elementary Schools | Magnet | PK3-8 |
| Museum Academy at Wish | Elementary Schools | District | PK4-8 |
| Noah Webster MicroSociety Magnet | Elementary Schools | Magnet | PK3-8 |
| OPPortunity High School | Other Options & Opportunities | District Partnership | 9-12 |
| Parkville Community School | Elementary Schools | District | PK4-5 |
| Pathways Academy of Technology and Design | Middle & High Schools | Magnet | 9-12 |
| R.J. Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts | PK-12 Schools | Magnet | PK4-12 |
| Ramon E. Betances Early Reading Lab | Elementary Schools | Magnet | PK4-3 |
| S.A.N.D. School | Elementary Schools | District | K-8 |
| Sarah J. Rawson Elementary | Elementary Schools | District | PK4-8 |
| (STEM) Magnet School at Annie Fisher | Elementary Schools | Magnet | K-8 |
| Sport and Medical Sciences Academy | Middle & High Schools | Magnet | 6-12 |
| Student Transition Educational Pathways (STEP) at Hartford
High School |
Other Options & Opportunities | District Partnership | Adults 18+ |
| Thurman Milner School | Elementary Schools | District | PK4-8 |
| University High School of Science and Engineering | Middle & High Schools | Magnet | 9-12 |
| West Middle | Elementary Schools | District | K-8 |
Demographics
editOver 20,000 students attend Hartford public schools. 76% of students are Hartford residents, while 24% are residents from 78 other Connecticut towns[12]. In the 2018-2019 school year, non-magnet Hartford public schools were comprised of 30% African-American, 64% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% Asian, and 1% other populations. Magnet Hartford public schools were comprised of 31% African-American, 38% Hispanic, 20% White, 7% Asian, and 4% other populations[12].
In 2018-2019, 97 languages were spoken by Hartford public school students. Out of the 97 languages, 58% spoke English, 33% spoke Spanish, 1% spoke Serbo-Croatian, 1% spoke Karen, 1% spoke Portuguese, and 6% of students spoke 92 other languages[12].
Out of the 2018-2019 student population, 18% of students were special education students. 66% of special education students were male while 34% were female. 72% of specially educated students were enrolled in non-magnet schools, 7% were in magnet schools, 9% were in 19 in-district programs, and 12% were in 61 outplacement programs[12].
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Courant, Hartford. "High School Graduation Rate Hits New Record, How Did Your District Do?". courant.com. Retrieved 2018-10-24.
- ^ "Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez, Superintendent of Schools". Hartfordschools.org. Retrieved 2018-10-23.
- ^ "Superintendent's Budget Workshop". Hartfordschools.org. 2019-05-07. Retrieved 2018-10-23.
- ^ "Superintendent's Budget Workshop". Hartfordschools.org. 2019-05-07. Retrieved 2018-10-23.
- ^ "List of the oldest public high schools in the United States", Wikipedia, 2018-11-08, retrieved 2018-11-28
- ^ Forray, Zack. "A Brief History of HPHS". HPHS Law & Government Academy. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
- ^ a b Faude, William H. (January 28, 2011). "The Names of Hartford's Public Schools and other historical notes" (PDF). Hartford Public Library Hartford History Center. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
- ^ "Early 20th-Century Immigration in Connecticut | ConnecticutHistory.org". connecticuthistory.org. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
- ^ "History - Capitol Region Education Council". www.crecschools.org. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
- ^ "AN ACT ENHANCING EDUCATIONAL CHOICES AND OPPORTUNITIES. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened". www.cga.ct.gov. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
- ^ "School Directory | Hartford Public Schools". Hartford Public Schools. Retrieved 2018-10-23.
- ^ a b c d "District Model for Exellence | Hartford Public Schools". www.hartfordschools.org. Retrieved 2018-11-28.