School Overview
Breakthrough Magnet School North, located in Hartford, Connecticut, is a specialized public magnet school that operates under a unique pedagogical framework designed to foster student engagement and high academic achievement. The school is part of the Hartford Public Schools district and is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a rigorous, research-based curriculum. It utilizes a thematic approach to learning that integrates various subjects, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of the world around them through hands-on discovery and inquiry-based instruction.

Central to the school's mission is the concept of "Character Education," which is woven into the daily classroom experience to help students develop strong social-emotional skills, empathy, and personal responsibility. The school serves a diverse student population and emphasizes a collaborative environment where teachers, parents, and the community work together to support individual student success. By prioritizing both academic excellence and character development, Breakthrough Magnet School North aims to prepare its students not only for the next steps in their education but to become thoughtful and contributing members of society.
327
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Breakthrough Magnet School North
Demographic Student Count
White10
Hispanic79
Black151
Asian64
Two or More21
American Indian2
  • Black
    151 (46.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    79 (24.2 %)
  • Asian
    64 (19.6 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (6.4 %)
  • White
    10 (3.1 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hartford School District
Phone: (860)695-6380
Website: http://sites.google.com/hartfordschools.org/breakthrough-north/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 187
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 102
Kindergarten 41
Grade 1 36
Grade 2 36
Grade 3 39
Grade 4 37
Grade 5 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Breakthrough Magnet School North
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten102
Kindergarten41
Grade 136
Grade 236
Grade 339
Grade 437
Grade 536
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Breakthrough Magnet School North
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female15547.4%
Male17252.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)