House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy

www.csdnb.org

140 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

The House of Arts, Letters, and Science (HALS) Academy is a specialized magnet school located in New Britain, Connecticut, serving students in grades 6 through 12. The school is distinguished by its rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to education. By blending the humanities with scientific inquiry, HALS aims to develop critical thinkers who can effectively communicate and solve complex problems in an ever-evolving global society.

Beyond its academic focus, HALS Academy is known for cultivating a tight-knit, supportive community that prioritizes personal growth and civic engagement. Because of its smaller scale compared to traditional middle and high schools, the academy provides a more personalized learning environment where students receive individualized attention from faculty. The school's mission centers on empowering students to take ownership of their education, encouraging them to pursue their creative and intellectual passions while preparing them for the demands of higher education and professional life.

140

Total Students

8.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	59
Black	22
Asian	1
Two or More	7

Hispanic
59 (42.1 %)
White
51 (36.4 %)
Black
22 (15.7 %)
Two or More
7 (5.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	New Britain School District
Phone:	(860)826-1866
Website:	http://www.csdnb.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 6 49

Grade 7 45

Grade 8 46