King Philip Middle School

100 King Philip Dr.
West Hartford, CT 06117

kingphilip.whps.org

815 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

King Philip Middle School, located in West Hartford, Connecticut, serves as a prominent public middle school within the West Hartford Public Schools district. Situated on King Philip Drive, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. As part of a highly-regarded school district, King Philip is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to preparing students for the challenges of high school and beyond through a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects with arts, technology, and physical education.

Beyond the classroom, King Philip Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic teams, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build collaborative skills. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and academic excellence, the school aims to cultivate responsible citizens and lifelong learners who are well-equipped to contribute positively to their local and global communities.

815

Total Students

74.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for King Philip Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	421
Hispanic	176
Black	79
Asian	82
Two or More	51
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
421 (51.7 %)
Hispanic
176 (21.6 %)
Asian
82 (10.1 %)
Black
79 (9.7 %)
Two or More
51 (6.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

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:	West Hartford School District
Phone:	(860)233-8236
Website:	http://kingphilip.whps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	815
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 6 262

Grade 7 259

Grade 8 294