Conard High School

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Conard High School ranks 26 th of 143 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public 9-12

110 Beechwood Rd.
West Hartford, CT 06107

(860) 231-5000

District: West Hartford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
26^th of 143 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,441

Feeder schools for Conard High School:

Elementary:	Braeburn School
	Charter Oak International Academy
	Duffy School
	Webster Hill School
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	Wolcott School
Middle:	Sedgwick Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 1,418

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.5%

Hispanic:

21.8%

Asian:

12.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Conard High School ranks better than 81.8% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.49. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Conard High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.5%), Hispanic (21.8%), Asian (12.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Conard High School is 13. (See more...)

Compare Conard High School employs 108.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Conard High School is $17,441.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Conard High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Conard High School 26^th of 143 Connecticut public high schools. (See Conard High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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West Hartford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Hartford School District 52^nd of 151 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Conard High School

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Rank History for all students at Conard High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	65.54	88^th	176	50.0%
2008	70.57	62^nd	176	64.8%
2009	71.24	58^th	176	67.0%
2010	70.98	71^st	186	61.8%
2011	74.95	49^th	189	74.1%
2012	74.95	51^st	188	72.9%
2013	67.92	85^th	193	56.0%
2015	81.57	30^th	196	84.7%
2016	83.98	24^th	132	81.8%
2017	85.77	23^rd	140	83.6%
2018	79.87	30^th	121	75.2%
2019	83.96	24^th	121	80.2%
2021	89.92	17^th	200	91.5%
2022	84.14	20^th	139	85.6%
2023	82.49	26^th	142	81.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Conard High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	89.48	13^th	175	92.6%
2023	59.79	7^th	14	50.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Conard High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	89.11	3^rd	37	91.9%
2021	88.48	16^th	155	89.7%
2022	81.16	8^th	63	87.3%
2023	80.39	12^th	70	82.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Conard High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	76.77	28^th	79	64.6%
2019	74.49	32^nd	84	61.9%
2021	91.45	12^th	189	93.7%
2022	80.11	24^th	106	77.4%
2023	74.55	35^th	103	66.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Conard High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	73.55	11^th	57	80.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Conard High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	68.97	38^th	78	51.3%
2019	77.56	29^th	80	63.8%
2021	84.93	27^th	182	85.2%
2022	75.46	31^st	102	69.6%
2023	75.50	29^th	100	71.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Conard High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	35.65	11^th	12	8.3%
2021	50.11	19^th	28	32.1%
2023	23.46	13^th	15	13.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Conard High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	88.63	4^th	20	80.0%
2021	87.12	13^th	104	87.5%
2022	87.34	6^th	59	89.8%
2023	55.48	17^th	63	73.0%

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Rank History for White students at Conard High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	88.70	10^th	105	90.5%
2019	92.41	5^th	113	95.6%
2021	92.06	9^th	155	94.2%
2022	92.62	4^th	117	96.6%
2023	84.67	14^th	116	87.9%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, August 30, 2018

The overall experience for my daughter and nephew has been tremendous at Conard! I have seen significant intellectual and social growth in the kids. I would highly recommend this high school to residents of West Hartford!
The assignments are thought provoking and the teachers challenge the students to go above and beyond.
My daughter and my nephew have experienced the positive environment at Conard. The students are caring, compassionate and respectful. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Conard High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	989	78	56	148	0	n/a	n/a	0	1271
1989	1011	74	55	69	0	n/a	n/a	0	1209
1990	1043	48	34	63	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	1188
1991	1025	59	49	62	0	n/a	n/a	0	1195
1992	912	79	68	88	0	n/a	n/a	0	1147
1993	905	89	78	79	0	n/a	n/a	0	1151
1994	806	118	100	93	0	n/a	n/a	0	1117
1995	887	103	78	141	3	n/a	n/a	0	1212
1996	887	103	78	141	3	n/a	n/a	0	1212
1997	847	117	93	153	0	n/a	n/a	0	1210
1998	873	127	103	161	2	n/a	n/a	0	1266
1999	855	151	107	171	2	n/a	n/a	0	1286
2000	918	139	124	186	3	n/a	n/a	0	1370
2001	938	142	133	190	5	n/a	n/a	0	1408
2002	910	148	128	197	5	n/a	n/a	0	1388
2003	910	148	128	197	5	n/a	n/a	0	1388
2004	897	151	127	183	2	n/a	n/a	0	1360
2005	892	157	131	233	3	n/a	n/a	0	1416
2006	685	128	101	180	2	n/a	n/a	0	1096
2007	911	160	133	254	2	n/a	n/a	0	1460
2008	890	156	133	279	3	n/a	n/a	0	1461
2009	882	155	136	288	5	n/a	n/a	0	1466
2010	932	178	158	290	6	n/a	n/a	0	1564
2011	918	150	147	300	3	1	33	0	1552
2012	850	149	143	276	3	0	30	0	1451
2013	895	163	173	283	2	0	26	0	1542
2014	854	163	178	274	2	0	31	0	1502
2015	850	153	182	267	3	0	38	0	1493
2016	865	142	197	290	2	0	44	0	1540
2017	786	136	189	292	3	0	50	0	1456
2018	790	138	199	280	3	0	52	0	1462
2019	771	143	195	297	2	0	62	0	1470
2020	762	131	195	287	1	0	61	0	1437
2021	808	118	190	276	2	1	56	0	1451
2022	779	114	178	307	2	1	53	0	1434
2023	759	117	174	309	2	2	52	3	1418

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Conard High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1271	100.0	12.7	n/a
1989	1209	91.3	13.2	n/a
1990	1188	94.5	12.5	n/a
1991	1195	86.6	13.7	n/a
1992	1147	81.4	14.0	6.1
1993	1151	78.2	14.7	0.7
1994	1117	79.0	14.1	11.6
1995	1212	83.4	14.5	14
1996	1212	83.4	14.5	14
1997	1210	89.9	13.5	12.1
1998	1266	88.8	14.3	11.4
1999	1286	89.8	14.3	14.3
2000	1370	85.5	16.0	14.7
2001	1408	94.0	15.0	n/a
2002	1388	102.0	13.6	15.9
2003	1388	102.0	13.6	15.9
2004	1360	104.0	13.1	16.8
2005	1416	83.1	17.0	n/a
2006	1096	86.7	12.6	25.1
2007	1460	88.6	16.5	18.2
2008	1461	104.4	14.0	18.8
2009	1466	109.0	14.9	21.7
2010	1564	107.7	14.5	23.7
2011	1552	105.4	14.7	23.8
2012	1451	108.0	13.4	24.3
2013	1542	107.6	14.3	26.5
2014	1502	105.9	14.1	25.6
2015	1493	104.0	14.3	24.6
2016	1540	107.0	14.3	23.9
2017	1456	105.6	13.7	24.8
2018	1462	115.6	12.6	24
2019	1470	101.3	14.5	29.1
2020	1437	106.5	13.4	29.6
2021	1451	110.6	13.1	29.5
2022	1434	103.2	13.8	28.7
2023	1418	108.7	13.0	28.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Conard High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1271	100.0	12.7	n/a
1989	1209	91.3	13.2	n/a
1990	1188	94.5	12.5	n/a
1991	1195	86.6	13.7	n/a
1992	1147	81.4	14.0	6.1
1993	1151	78.2	14.7	0.7
1994	1117	79.0	14.1	11.6
1995	1212	83.4	14.5	14
1996	1212	83.4	14.5	14
1997	1210	89.9	13.5	12.1
1998	1266	88.8	14.3	11.4
1999	1286	89.8	14.3	14.3
2000	1370	85.5	16.0	14.7
2001	1408	94.0	15.0	n/a
2002	1388	102.0	13.6	15.9
2003	1388	102.0	13.6	15.9
2004	1360	104.0	13.1	16.8
2005	1416	83.1	17.0	n/a
2006	1096	86.7	12.6	25.1
2007	1460	88.6	16.5	18.2
2008	1461	104.4	14.0	18.8
2009	1466	109.0	14.9	21.7
2010	1564	107.7	14.5	23.7
2011	1552	105.4	14.7	23.8
2012	1451	108.0	13.4	24.3
2013	1542	107.6	14.3	26.5
2014	1502	105.9	14.1	25.6
2015	1493	104.0	14.3	24.6
2016	1540	107.0	14.3	23.9
2017	1456	105.6	13.7	24.8
2018	1462	115.6	12.6	24
2019	1470	101.3	14.5	29.1
2020	1437	106.5	13.4	29.6
2021	1451	110.6	13.1	29.5
2022	1434	103.2	13.8	28.7
2023	1418	108.7	13.0	28.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Conard High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,232
2019	$15,927
2020	$17,091
2021	$17,441

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Conard High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 24^th of 121 High schools	Ranks 26^th of 142 High schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Conard High School)	76.6	64.8	11.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Hartford School District)	78.9	69.7	9.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	61.6	52.4	9.2%
11th Grade Math (Conard High School)	61.8	54.8	7%
11th Grade Math (West Hartford School District)	61.7	58	3.7%
11th Grade Math (Connecticut)	40.6	34.1	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1470	1418	3.5%
African American	143	117	18.2%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	195	174	10.8%
Hispanic	297	309	4%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	771	759	1.6%
Two or More Races	62	52	16.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.1%	28.7%	0.4%

Schools Near Conard High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NGSS Science (2023)		SAT English Language Arts (2023)	SAT Math (2023)	SBAC English Language Arts (2023)			SBAC Mathematics (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 8th Grade	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Conard High School	Public	9-12	110 Beechwood Rd.	West Hartford	06107	Capitol Planning Region	West Hartford School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 231-5000	1,418	109	13.0	28.7%	759 (53.5%)	117 (8.3%)	309 (21.8%)	174 (12.3%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	52 (3.7%)	82.5	26^th of 143 public high schools	81.8%		84.1	20^th of 139 public high schools	85.6%	6		67.1	64.8	54.8							$17,441
A. I. Prince Technical High School	Public	9-12	401 Flatbush Ave.	Hartford	06106	Capitol Planning Region	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 951-7112	757	74	10.2	67.6%	43 (5.7%)	226 (29.9%)	441 (58.3%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.8%)	6.3	137^th of 143 public high schools	4.2%		7.7	132^nd of 139 public high schools	5.0%	5		11.4	15.3
Newington High School	Public	9-12	605 Willard Ave.	Newington	06111	Capitol Planning Region	Newington School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 666-5611	1,327	93	14.3	31.8%	730 (55.0%)	79 (6.0%)	325 (24.5%)	121 (9.1%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (5.0%)	70.6	46^th of 143 public high schools	67.8%		57.5	61^st of 139 public high schools	56.1%	15		59.6	58.8	42.5							$19,566
Hartford Public High School	Public	9-12	55 Forest Street	Hartford	06105	Capitol Planning Region	Hartford School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 695-1300	709	91	7.8	81.8%	35 (4.9%)	144 (20.3%)	505 (71.2%)	16 (2.3%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	6.2	138^th of 143 public high schools	3.5%		4.8	135^th of 139 public high schools	2.9%	3		9.6	17.2								$24,897
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy	Public	6-12	53 Vernon Street	Hartford	06103	Capitol Planning Region	Hartford School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 695-7201	963	82	11.7	75.6%	119 (12.4%)	233 (24.2%)	545 (56.6%)	31 (3.2%)	6 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	26 (2.7%)	23	103^rd of 143 public high schools	28.0%		18.4	106^th of 139 public high schools	23.7%	3	25.0	29.2		15.9	26.4	27.2	33.8	16.0	24.0	14.2	$16,873
Classical Magnet School	Public	6-12	85 Woodland Street	Hartford	06105	Capitol Planning Region	Hartford School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 695-9100	445	39	11.3	78.2%	33 (7.4%)	173 (38.9%)	213 (47.9%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	18 (4.0%)	11.5	126^th of 143 public high schools	11.9%		15.2	114^th of 139 public high schools	18.0%	12	16.3	17.1		8.7	17.1	22.9	14.9				$20,517
REGIONS secure Hartford	Public	5-12	920 Broad Street	Hartford	06106	Capitol Planning Region	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 244-7961																			(n/a)
Hartford Residential Center	Public	8-12	920 Broad St.	Hartford	06106	Capitol Planning Region	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 244-7965																			(n/a)
REGIONS staff-secure Hartford	Public	5-12	123 Washington Street	Hartford	06106	Capitol Planning Region	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 566-2030																			(n/a)
Hall High School	Public	9-12	975 North Main St.	West Hartford	06117	Capitol Planning Region	West Hartford School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 232-4561	1,408	97	14.5	20.0%	838 (59.5%)	121 (8.6%)	230 (16.3%)	146 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (4.8%)	93.1	7^th of 143 public high schools	95.1%		92.2	9^th of 139 public high schools	93.5%	2		81.1	77.2	64.6							$16,932

Frequently Asked Questions about Conard High School

What schools feed into Conard High School?

Conard High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Braeburn School
Elementary : Charter Oak International Academy
Elementary : Duffy School
Elementary : Webster Hill School
Elementary : Wolcott School
Middle : Sedgwick Middle School

How many students attend Conard High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,418 students attended Conard High School.

What district is Conard High School in?

West Hartford School District

Is Conard High School a good school?

Conard High School ranks 26^th of 143 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Conard High School?

Students at Conard High School are 54% White, 22% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 8% African American, 4% Two or more races.

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