2019 Most Diverse Public High Schools in the Hartford AreaAbout this List

Manchester High School

• Manchester School District, CT
• 9-12
• 351

Senior: In my four years at MHS I have had a great experience. There have been quite a few teachers here who have had a profound influence on me both academically and personally, without their guidance and support I wouldn't have the opportunities, experiences, and support that has helped shape the person I am today. The extracurricular and clubs are abundant with something for anyone. According to this site we are the most diverse highschool in CT, which is entirely apparent to anyone who steps foot in this school as I have made friends from people from all walks of life. I have had friends from Ghana, Bangladesh, France, and more. It really allows everyone here to connect to new perspectives and garner a more global outlook.
Read 351 Reviews

• B

• A+

• 1,534 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy

• East Hartford School District, CT
• 9-12
• 122

Junior: I like the close connection the students can have with the teachers. It is easy to talk to most teachers about issues about school work. There is a lot of diversity in this school and we acknowledge different cultures and we gain knowledge about the students background. The workload is a lot but it is preparing the students for college and the real world. This school teaches students different ways of thinking and helps us with our social skills by doing different activities in the classroom. This school is overall a good school but their can be improvements, especially in the math department. Personally, that department does not engage with the students and help them like the other departments to. This is putting a strain upon the students in all grades from Freshman to Seniors.
Read 122 Reviews

• A

• A+

• 192 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Academy of Aerospace & Engineering

• Public School
• Windsor, CT
• 6-12
• 88

Senior: In my time in this school, since the beginning of 6th grade to my senior year, I have only been met with kindness, intelligence, and a fantastic community. Almost every teacher treats their job as not an obligation, but as a privilege. The faculty in the office are always warm and inviting, and the academics are to die for. I love this school with all my heart, but no school is perfect. We have our faults here at AAE, and we work endlessly to eradicate them. But the uniform thing sucks.
Read 88 Reviews

• A

• A+

• 702 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts

• Public School
• Hartford, CT
• 9-12
• 140

Junior: Academy gives student great opportunities to explore themselves through the arts. We can always work to improve our selection of academics for those that have multiple interests across the arts and academically. Another thing to improve is the understanding of the relationship between student and teacher. Even through changes, Academy has stood strong and is home to a lot of amazing people. I am grateful for my time here.
Read 140 Reviews

• C+

• A+

• 440 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Two Rivers Magnet High School

• Public School
• Hartford, CT
• 9-12
• 39

Junior: Two Rivers High School has had a huge impact on my life. It not only allowed me to meet new people, but it has also allowed me to branch out and experience new things. A lot of people say that schools get you ready for college by giving you multiple tests. However, I believe that teachers also need to give you real-life lessons. This school has allowed me to work with people of many backgrounds and religions, and that has honestly made me a better person. No matter what, these teachers believe that every student has the ability to graduate if they give it their all. With that being said, teachers bent their backs for all the students and made sure that all of the students knew that there was extra help in and out of the classroom. Personally, if I went to a different high school, I would not have had the same experience. Two Rivers has made me look at life, as a whole, in a different way, and I am grateful that for everything I have encountered during my high school experience.
Read 39 Reviews

• B

• A+

• 399 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Classical Magnet School

• Hartford School District, CT
• 6-12
• 146

Senior: Classical Magnet challenges you in many ways, and allows you to be yourself. It is a very open community and allows for growth in ways other high schools do not allow for. We learn the classics, so we find out information and history from way beyond our time, which helps us to understand how far our society has come. I believe that such a curriculum is crucial to developing a great scholar, which is why I like Classical Magnet so much.
Read 146 Reviews

• B-

• A+

• 663 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

University High School of Science and Engineering

• Hartford School District, CT
• 9-12
• 111

Parent: My son has had a great experience at UHSSE. Mostly, the academic opportunities that are afforded to the kids at UHSSE are incredible, allowing the kids to earn college credits and actual college experience from University of Hartford. Sports are difficult, first and foremost because we don't have our own gym for practices. Secondly, there aren't enough kids at our school to support full teams, so we have to partner with other schools to create them, which does not allow for camaraderie and often hurts chemistry, but I suppose that we should just be thankful that we have a sports program these days!

The administration is amazing and the teachers are terrific. My son has had great academic success and owes it to the incredible staff at UHSSE. Overall, a great high school experience!
Read 111 Reviews

• A-

• A+

• 431 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

East Hartford High School

• East Hartford School District, CT
• 9-12
• 275

Junior: I have loved every year I have spent at East Hartford High School so far! I feel all the teachers are genuinely friendly and care about me. All of the faculty want to see their students succeed; even the administration makes the effort to greet everyone by name when passing in the halls. I feel I've been challenged in my academic classes as well. Furthermore, after school, I enjoy engaging in swim team and math team because I get to represent my great school.
Read 275 Reviews

• B-

• A+

• 1,649 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy

• Hartford School District, CT
• 6-12
• 52

Parent: I really like the school accademy part and the teachers they are very commited to teaching students to suceed in their class. The only thing that worries me is the behavior of the students, they use false language alot and you can see all kind of bad behaviors in alot of the students. My kids are not used to this kind of enviroment, so it has been a litter of a shock to them but they are doing so good with their grades they understand everything and they are A+ Students. I wish the kids behavior gets better tru the years to come.
Read 52 Reviews

• B

• A+

• 1,022 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Great Path Academy @ Manchester Community College

• Hartford School District, CT
• 9-12
• 33

Junior: MCC has great professors and has encourages a positive learning environment. Most teachers are willing to help students succeed. The facilities are clean- however, it is annoying when four-six bathrooms are closed at the same time for cleaning. It's nearly impossible to find a bathroom open when they're being cleaned. Professors typically can accommodate flexibility during their office hours if you ask nicely. The school provides great financial aid and is very inexpensive. Definitely the school you want to start at to save money before you transfer to a 4-year!
Read 33 Reviews

• B-

• A+

• 268 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Connecticut River Academy

• Public School
• East Hartford, CT
• 9-12
• 67

Sophomore: A great high school with an environmental science based foundation. The vessel that we use on the river is incorporated not only in a science class but also Community Development and Math. The teachers are always willing to help, and the new set of teachers just hired are excellent at what they do! College Readiness is a must class for freshman and all 4 years are reflected upon those skills. Classes at Goodwin College are offered for free junior and senior year and credits are transferable to any college. There is a diverse student population from 50+ different cities/towns and backgrounds. The food is made in our kitchen, not processed food. We have sports but not inter mural. For example: Boys AAU Basketball, Girls AAU Basketball, Girls Volleyball, Boys Volleyball.
Read 67 Reviews

• B-

• A+

• 434 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Medical Professions & Teacher Preparation Academy

• Public School
• New Britain, CT
• PK, 6-12
• 62

Alum: This school offers a lot of potential, however they have recently had a merge with another CREC school, and have now become predominantly STEM school. Nonetheless, the teachers in the high school are wonderful, they push their students, and provide any resources and assistance the students request for. In addition, The administration is wonderful, and are committed to the students' success.
Read 62 Reviews

• B-

• A+

• 517 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Windsor High School

• Windsor School District, CT
• 9-12
• 209

Senior: Windsor High School is a diverse school which has students come from around the world. Windsor High School help the students take their chances in their future and brings a lot of opportunities to students to enrich education. Windsor High School known as the second house for the students which showed by the warmth of the teachers who are disposable to help students all the time by their enthusiasm, and the devotion of the staffs are securities, the cleaning workers, the polices. Windsor High School not only educates the students how to bright their career and their future by the salutary lessons but also teach them to be responsible, respectful in behavior, to be a good person, an useful citizens to develop the country. Windsor High School brings everyone together and each member in Windsor High School will shine by their own talents.
Read 209 Reviews

• B+

• A+

• 1,096 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Sports & Medical Sciences Academy

• Hartford School District, CT
• 6-12
• 110

Junior: SMSA is an excellent school from grades 6-12, that literally prepares you for college. It has great academic choices as well as AP classes and Uconn classes that help get college credit right before even going into college. The classes are great, the teachers are great, there’s a lot of diversity at SMSA. That is something I like about my school, you can meet people from different countries and make great friends. SMSA, is a really excellent school, the staff cares about you and your well being at school if you have trouble with your classes or personal stuff there are counselors who will be there to hear you out and do their best to help you. I love SMSA!
Read 110 Reviews

• B

• A+

• 707 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Metropolitan Learning Center

• Public School
• Bloomfield, CT
• 6-12
• 135

Senior: My school, Metropolitan Learning Center (MLC), uniquely has an "IB (International Baccalaureate) for all" motto which gives every student ample opportunity to succeed. As an IB diploma candidate, I have been able to push myself in classes from Theory of Knowledge to Global Politics. MLC is one of the few schools that offers IB in Connecticut. MLC has a theme of Global and International Studies, in fact, students have visited China, London, Japan, and Cuba in the past three years. Even clubs, such as Junior State of America connect to this theme by discussing global political issues. Unfortunately, being a magnet school, students are not easily able to participate in extracurricular activities which is an aspect of the school that could be improved. Additionally, as we are now only in our fourth year of varsity sports, athletics have room for improvement at my school.
Read 135 Reviews

• B

• A

• 726 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pathways Academy of Technology and Design

• Hartford School District, CT
• 9-12
• 100

Senior: Internship opportunities are great here at Pathways. There are many different companies and organizations that are partnered with the school and offer many types of roles for students who want to apply themselves. Technology based school with a wide range of elective classes ranging to entrepreneurship to Video game design. No sport teams, though there is FIRST Robotics.
Read 100 Reviews

• B

• A

• 425 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Middletown High School

• Middletown School District, CT
• 9-12
• 237

Senior: Middletown High School has been far more than a school for me in the past four years. It has been a second home, an adventure, and a place I have come to love. Middletown High School is a welcoming place that offers not only amazing opportunities through its myriad of classes but also through it wide selection of clubs and athletic teams. Beyond that, the fellow students I had the pleasure of attending this wonderful school were not only accepting but welcoming and always pushing each other to be our best. I can confidently say because of MHS that I am ready for college and I have no concerns about succeeding in school. I wish every teen could experience the intense pride and welcoming environment MHS has provided for me! While I am looking forward to graduation and the next exciting chapter that college will be in my life, I will always hold onto my Blue Dragon roots.
Read 237 Reviews

• B+

• A

• 1,202 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

REACH Program

• West Hartford School District, CT
• 10-12

• NG

• A

• 36 Students
• 36:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Conard High School

• West Hartford School District, CT
• 9-12
• 290

Senior: I loved that all of the teachers were always willing to stay after school and help me with whatever I needed. I also enjoy the fact that it is so easy to get involved and make friends because everyone is so welcoming. I wish that Conard had better food because I have had to bring lunch every day since Freshman year in order to eat! I hope that Conard stays exactly the way it is, but I hope that freshman become more involved so that the school can keep gaining a better reputation.
Read 290 Reviews

• A+

• A

• 1,540 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bentley Alternative Education

• Manchester School District, CT
• 7-12

• NG

• A

• 53 Students
• 4:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

R.J. Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts

• Hartford School District, CT
• PK, K-12
• 51

Senior: What I like about R.J. Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts is that you get to try something new. Some things that I've tried in this school is different styles of dances. Some of those types of dances that I learned were ballet, contemporary, jazz, waltz, cha cha, tango... etc. It is nice to say that I know alittle of these dances and one of my favorite ballroom dances is waltz which I might wouldn't have known if I didn't take this class at this school. Something else that I learned to love at this school is costuming. Taking those classes made me realize that I want to study fashion design in college and my dream job is to become a fashion designer.
Read 51 Reviews

• C+

• A

• 910 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Manchester Regional Academy

• Manchester School District, CT
• 7-12

• NG

• A

• 67 Students
• 4:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Manchester Transition Center

• Manchester School District, CT
• 12
• 4

High School Senior: This school has helped me branch out of my comfort zone by exposing me to different real life experiences and offering so many clubs and programs that helped my character develop. I think that I would have gotten involved in the community earlier if I could do it all over. What makes this school so unique is that it is so diverse: different languages, races, ethnicity, interests. It is diverse in every aspect and truly sets you up for the real world.
Read 4 Reviews

• NG

• A

• 13 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Strive-West Hartford

• West Hartford School District, CT
• 9-12

• NG

• A

• 29 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Global Experience Magnet School

• Bloomfield School District, CT
• 6-12
• 15

Senior: In eighth grade, I was fortunate enough to win a spot in the regional school choice lottery, getting me admission into the perfect secondary program for my interests, Global Experience Magnet School, GEMS for short. Part of the mission of my school is that students must “demonstrate a clear understanding of the world around them particularly as it relates to community involvement”.

GEMS provides true learning experiences for students in middle and high school to incorporate their mission through travel experiences, with a focus on service. I have been privileged to visit and volunteer in wonderful places both nationally and internationally, including Habitat for Humanity in Hawaii, Americorps in Louisiana, and volunteering with students in China. All of these experiences have given me a better understanding of the world, but have also stoked the embers of my passion for seeing the world.
Read 15 Reviews

• C+

• A

• 218 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio