R.J. Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts

R.J. Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
65 Van Block Ave,  Hartford, CT
Hartford School District
3.7
4.0
465 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Kenneth O'brien
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
31%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
500
Verbal
530
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
23.2%
State Average
48.1%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
355:1

Student Diversity

Female
61.5%
Male
38.1%
Hispanic
54.4%
Black
23.7%
White
11.4%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.7%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#5 Best HS for the Arts in Connecticut
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Connecticut 60 Students
University of Hartford 46 Students
Central Connecticut State University 41 Students
Eastern Connecticut State University 26 Students
Southern Connecticut State University 21 Students
Quinnipiac University 19 Students
Western Connecticut State University 18 Students
University of New Haven 16 Students
University of Saint Joseph 13 Students
Connecticut State Community College - Manchester Campus 12 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 16 Students
Business 15 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 12 Students
Nursing 8 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 8 Students
Performing Arts 7 Students
Biology 6 Students
Dance 6 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 6 Students
Music 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 55 Reviews
4.0 Junior
6/7/2023
I like it because it gives me the opportunity to dance for free and I love to dance. It also challenges me in my classes especially the science classes but that could also be because science is my worst subject. We are short on teachers though and some of them aren't very good at teaching so sometimes I think I am being skimped on my learning experience. Overall though, it is definitely a safe space and everyone is very accepting and welcoming.
5.0 Junior
6/1/2022
So far at kinsella i was able to make friends and a whole bunch of family that I am thankful for and then staff are and kind and help !
5.0 Senior
5/25/2021
I love the Kinsella community. The teachers support was great. Students can be focused to learn and achieve.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/16/2022
I'm not sure what the school was like 5 years ago (2017) as the "awful" review for children with learning disabilities stated, but I can tell you that in 2021 and 2022 things have been fantastic! My daughter is almost severe ADHD, and so far having the breakup in the day with all the wonderful "perf...
1.0 parent
12/19/2017
The staff treats every parent like garbage. They are a "Hartford" school and categorize all families as being low lives. They can care less about who you are and who your kids are. Any issues with your child they will call DCF. You will be investigated, threatened, and it will not stop till you do a...
4.0 parent
7/16/2017
I would rate this school with high ratings. The teachers, staff and parents all work very hard with the children so that they can do the best that they can. I love their passion for the students.
5.0 other
1/26/2015
My name is jason kelley I love this school it is the nicest school ive been to im a freshman and im luvn it cant wait til i creat my movie with my fellow film majors here we range from singing to film making and set design also acting, drama and costume design and im sure theres more i dont know yet

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