HARTFORD MAGNET TRINITY COLLEGE ACADEMY

Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy is a Title I public high school that is part of the Hartford School District school district, located in Hartford, CT with about 1,069 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 78 teachers, Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (HMTCA) is a unique, award-winning inter-district magnet school located on the edge of the Trinity College campus in Hartford, Connecticut. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the school is built on a collaborative partnership between Hartford Public Schools and Trinity College. This alliance provides students with a rigorous, college-preparatory environment, granting them access to college-level resources, specialized facilities, and a curriculum designed to foster critical thinking, inquiry, and academic excellence.

The school is widely recognized for its diverse student body and its commitment to a "small school" culture that prioritizes personal relationships and individualized support. HMTCA emphasizes a humanities-focused curriculum while encouraging students to pursue advanced coursework, including the opportunity to take actual college classes at Trinity College. By bridging the gap between secondary education and higher learning, HMTCA aims to prepare its students not only for university success but also for active, informed citizenship in an increasingly globalized world.

For more information, contact Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy at (860) 757-6201 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.