Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day
424 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts (GHAA) High School is a premier public magnet school located in Hartford, Connecticut, operated by the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC). The school serves students from across the Greater Hartford area, offering a unique educational model that integrates rigorous college-preparatory academics with intensive, conservatory-style training in the fine and performing arts. Students at GHAA spend their half-days immersing themselves in specialized disciplines such as dance, theater, music, visual arts, and creative writing, working under the guidance of professional artists and educators.
Beyond its artistic curriculum, the school is recognized for fostering a diverse and inclusive creative community where students are encouraged to pursue their passions while meeting high academic standards. As part of the CREC magnet system, GHAA aims to promote educational equity by drawing students from various suburban and urban districts, creating a collaborative environment that mirrors a real-world professional arts setting. The program is designed to prepare students not only for university-level studies but also for potential careers in the competitive arts industry by emphasizing discipline, technical proficiency, and creative innovation.
Beyond its artistic curriculum, the school is recognized for fostering a diverse and inclusive creative community where students are encouraged to pursue their passions while meeting high academic standards. As part of the CREC magnet system, GHAA aims to promote educational equity by drawing students from various suburban and urban districts, creating a collaborative environment that mirrors a real-world professional arts setting. The program is designed to prepare students not only for university-level studies but also for potential careers in the competitive arts industry by emphasizing discipline, technical proficiency, and creative innovation.
424
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
32.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 83 |
| Hispanic | 206 |
| Black | 93 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 20 |
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Hispanic206 (50.9 %)
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Black93 (23.0 %)
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White83 (20.5 %)
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Two or More20 (4.9 %)
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Asian3 (0.7 %)
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: | Capitol Region Education Council |
| Phone: | (860)757-6300 |
| Website: | http://ghaa.crecschools.org/ |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 424 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 13.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 32.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 226 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 32 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
127
Grade 10
121
Grade 11
98
Grade 12
78
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 127 |
| Grade 10 | 121 |
| Grade 11 | 98 |
| Grade 12 | 78 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 293 | 69.1% |
| Male | 112 | 26.4% |
| Not Specified | 19 | 4.5% |
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