ACHIEVEMENT FIRST HARTFORD ACADEMY INC.

Achievement First Hartford Academy is a public charter school network located in Hartford, Connecticut, dedicated to closing the achievement gap and preparing students for success in college and beyond. The school is part of the broader Achievement First network, which is known for its rigorous academic model, extended school days, and a strong focus on character development. By providing a structured and high-expectations environment, the academy aims to ensure that every student, regardless of their background, gains the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in competitive collegiate settings.

The school’s instructional approach centers on data-driven teaching methods and a commitment to academic excellence. Students at Achievement First Hartford Academy engage in a demanding curriculum that emphasizes mastery of core subjects while fostering essential life skills such as persistence, integrity, and responsibility. Through its combination of high-quality instruction and a supportive school culture, the academy seeks to serve as a catalyst for educational equity, empowering its students to become leaders in their communities and successful participants in the global economy.

305 Greenfield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
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ACHIEVEMENT FIRST HARTFORD ACADEMY INC. is a public Title I Charter school in Hartford, CT with about 1,149 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
Connecticut State Board of Education
Total Students:
1,149
Teachers:
103
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,149 students

Black or African American
69.6%
Hispanic/Latino
28.9%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
White
0.3%

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.