Conard High School

110 Beechwood Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06107

conard.whps.org

1,418 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Conard High School, located in West Hartford, Connecticut, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the West Hartford Public Schools district, the institution is known for its commitment to academic excellence, offering a robust curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and comprehensive elective options in the arts, technology, and humanities. The school fosters a diverse and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing not only scholastic achievement but also the social and emotional development of its student body.

Beyond the classroom, Conard High School boasts a vibrant extracurricular culture, featuring a variety of varsity sports teams, competitive clubs, and performing arts programs that encourage student engagement and leadership. The school is highly regarded for its strong sense of community and its dedication to preparing students for post-secondary success, whether in higher education or the workforce. By balancing traditional academic rigor with a supportive atmosphere, Conard remains a central pillar of the West Hartford community, consistently striving to develop well-rounded, responsible citizens.

1,418

Total Students

108.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Conard High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	759
Hispanic	309
Black	117
Asian	174
Two or More	52
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
759 (53.6 %)
Hispanic
309 (21.8 %)
Asian
174 (12.3 %)
Black
117 (8.3 %)
Two or More
52 (3.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

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:	West Hartford School District
Phone:	(860)231-5000
Website:	http://conard.whps.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,418
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	108.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	348
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	114

* 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 9 365

Grade 10 360

Grade 11 369

Grade 12 324