University High School of Science and Engineering

University High School of Science and Engineering

Public High School | Grade 9-12
351 Mark Twain Dr,  Hartford, CT
Hartford School District
3.7
4.4
413 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Sean Tomany
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
26
Reading
27
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
63%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
215:1

Student Diversity

Male
62.6%
Female
37.1%
Black
46.6%
Hispanic
22.8%
White
16.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.7%
Two or more races
3.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#6 Best Magnet HS in Connecticut
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Connecticut 236 Students
University of Hartford 116 Students
Central Connecticut State University 103 Students
Boston University 79 Students
Quinnipiac University 69 Students
Southern Connecticut State University 66 Students
Yale University 63 Students
University of New Haven 60 Students
New York University 52 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 48 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 47 Students
Biology 47 Students
Business 44 Students
Mechanical Engineering 34 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Computer Science 32 Students
Nursing 28 Students
Engineering 19 Students
Finance 18 Students
Chemistry 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 133 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/25/2024
This school helps you prepare for college by mocking a college schedule and allows us to take UConn and UHart courses. The teachers do their best to work with the students but hold us to a higher standard in order to prepare us for college so they will not hunt us down for work but expect us to go to them for help. They also care about our education and well-being and listen to us.
4.0 Junior
3/14/2022
Partnership with the University of Hartford is an excellent opportunity to take advantage of to gain college credit while still in high school. Many ECE classes to enroll in to get ahead for UConn
5.0 Senior
8/2/2021
University high has been great involvement in my life as a young kid from Africa. My classmates and teachers changed my life from a kid who didn't even know how to speak English properly everyone helped me in improving my skills.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/18/2018
Top notch. Son got into UConn Storrs, and very good SAT's opportunity to get UConn credits and UHart credits... Can't say enough positive things... this place totally changed his life from being ostracized, bullied to having a wide group of friends, loving school, learning and doing very well .
5.0 parent
2/21/2015
This school is absolutely not for everyone. A student AND their family must be committed to making this work. The classes are challenging and there are no easy As, these students earn their GPA. UHSSE Staff is invested in the students. Contrary to previous reviews, college credits are available from...
5.0 parent
2/20/2010
This is a fantastic school and my child is thriving here. He is very intelligent and this school motivates and challenges him. He began taking college courses in his sophomore year, and has earned numerous college credits. He works very hard to earn A's and B's, and actually seems to enjoy it, as hi...
5.0 student
10/13/2009

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University High School of Science and Engineering is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hartford, CT and is served by the Hartford School District in Connecticut. The school has a total enrollment of 413 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. University High School of Science and Engineering has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $293,316. Discover additional schools in the area, like Weaver High School, Classical Magnet School, Regions Staff-Secure Hartford, and more. Learn more about what Hartford has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near University High School of Science and Engineering.

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