University High School of Science and Engineering
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hartford, Connecticut 06112 · Hartford School District
#87 of 180 high schools in Connecticut
#4666 of 16,910 nationally
About University High School of Science and Engineering
University High School of Science and Engineering is a public high located in Hartford, in the Hartford School District school district of Connecticut, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 406 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 64.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 87th of 180 ranked high schools in Connecticut. Its strongest component is math proficiency (82th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 406.
There are 43 schools in Hartford; University High School of Science and Engineering ranks 1st of 38 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)62.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for University High School of Science and Engineering by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near University High School of Science and Engineering
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
University of Hartford Magnet School
West Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students · 424 m away
Weaver High School
Hartford · Public high · Grades 9–12
721 students · 438 m away
Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: High School Campu
Hartford · Public high · Grades 9–12
110 students · 438 m away
STEM Magnet at Annie Fisher School
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades K–8
348 students · 525 m away
Montessori Magnet at Fisher School
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
353 students · 525 m away
Rawson School
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
198 students · 746 m away
Bulkeley High School
Hartford · Public high · Grades 9–12
552 students · 923 m away
M. L. King Jr. Middle School
Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
184 students · 1.6 km away
Breakthrough Magnet School North
Hartford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students · 1.6 km away
Achievement First Hartford Academy
Hartford · Charter other · Grades K–12
907 students · 1.7 km away
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Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc
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386 students
Valley Regional High School
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Windsor Locks High School
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Frequently asked questions
Is University High School of Science and Engineering a good school?
University High School of Science and Engineering has a Success Index (US) of 64.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #87 of 180 in Connecticut. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does University High School of Science and Engineering rank in Connecticut?
University High School of Science and Engineering ranks #87 of 180 high schools in Connecticut and #4666 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend University High School of Science and Engineering?
University High School of Science and Engineering had 406 students in 2025.
Is University High School of Science and Engineering a elementary school or a high school?
University High School of Science and Engineering is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near University High School of Science and Engineering?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of University High School of Science and Engineering; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.