Serving 152 students in grades 6-8, House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy's student population of 152 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
152 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy ranks within the top 1% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5 out of 939 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
49%
32%
Black
12%
12%
White
32%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New Britain School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy's ranking?
House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy is ranked #5 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy?
152 students attend House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy?
House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy offer ?
House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy part of?
House Of Arts Letters And Science (Hals) Academy is part of New Britain School District.
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