East Hartford High School

ehhs.easthartford.org/

1,698 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East Hartford High School, located on Forbes Street in East Hartford, Connecticut, serves as the primary public secondary school for the local community. As a large, comprehensive institution, it offers a diverse academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, providing a wide array of extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services intended to meet the varying needs of its student population.

Beyond its core academic offerings, East Hartford High School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and professional development for its students. The school actively collaborates with local partners to provide career-readiness programs and technical education opportunities. By prioritizing both rigorous classroom standards and personal growth, the school aims to equip its graduates with the critical thinking skills and character necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

1,698

Total Students

135.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Hartford High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	883
Black	539
Asian	63
Two or More	59
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
883 (52.0 %)
Black
539 (31.7 %)
White
147 (8.7 %)
Asian
63 (3.7 %)
Two or More
59 (3.5 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Hartford School District
Phone:	(860)622-5200
Website:	http://ehhs.easthartford.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,698
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	135.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	874
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	133

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 464

Grade 10 487

Grade 11 381

Grade 12 366