House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy vs New Britain High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy
New Britain · Public middle · Grades 6–8
152 students
New Britain High School
New Britain · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,521 students
| Measure | House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy New Britain, Connecticut | New Britain High School New Britain, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #83 of 178 | #166 of 180 |
| National rank | #2059 of 15,369 | #15190 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 152 | 2,521 |
| Enrollment | 152 | 2,521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 71.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 13% |
| city | New Britain | New Britain |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 20.5).
- •House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy does better on math proficiency (87% vs 13%).
- •House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 29%).
- •House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 71.5%).
- •New Britain High School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 19.0).
- •New Britain High School is the larger school with 2,521 students compared with 152.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy better than New Britain High School?
On the Success Index (US), House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy ranks higher (76.7 vs 20.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy and New Britain High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between New Britain and New Britain in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy: 152. New Britain High School: 2,521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy and New Britain High School rank in Connecticut?
House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy is 83rd of 178 and New Britain High School is 166th of 180 among middle schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).