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Sport and Medical Sciences Academy

Grades 06–12 · Hartford, CT · NCES 090192001370

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280 Huyshope Avenue · Hartford, CT 06106

At a glance

Reported students

463

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

30

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Connecticut high enrollment

32nd percentile

Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

348

Sport and Medical Sciences Academy: 463 reported students.

State peer staffing position

92nd percentile

15.4:1 reported; state peer median 11.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
579
Teachers (FTE)
37.1
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1

What the reported data says about Sport and Medical Sciences Academy

Sport and Medical Sciences Academy is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Hartford. It is one of 41 current school records connected to Hartford School District. NCES reports 463 students for 2024–25.

Among 209 high schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 650 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 32nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, above the Connecticut median of 11.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (56.6%) and Black (27%). English learners represent 14.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Sport and Medical Sciences Academy

  1. 1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 30 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
14.5%
Students with disabilities
14.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch
84.2%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
3
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White10.2%
  • Hispanic56.6%
  • Black27%
  • Asian2.2%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial3.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

4 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Hartford School District

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Classical Magnet School

High · Grades 06–12

438 reported students

University High School of Science and Engineering

High · Grades 09–12

406 reported students

Bulkeley High School

High · Grades 09–12

552 reported students

Pathways Academy of Technology and Design

High · Grades 09–12

359 reported students

Great Path Academy at CT State Manchester

High · Grades 09–12

336 reported students

Hartford Public High School

High · Grades 09–12

698 reported students

View all 41 district schools →