School Overview
Classical Magnet School, located in Hartford, Connecticut, is a specialized magnet school that offers a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum rooted in the classical tradition. Serving students from grades 6 through 12, the school emphasizes a liberal arts education that focuses on the study of the "Great Books," Western civilization, and the development of strong critical thinking and analytical skills. Its academic program is designed to challenge students through a combination of challenging core coursework and a deliberate focus on foundational intellectual skills, such as rhetoric, logic, and public speaking.

Beyond its academic focus, Classical Magnet is known for its diverse student body, which is drawn from Hartford and surrounding suburban towns to foster an integrated and inclusive learning environment. The school provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including interscholastic athletics, arts programs, and academic clubs, all intended to complement its demanding curriculum. By maintaining small class sizes and a structured, disciplined environment, Classical Magnet aims to prepare its graduates for success in highly competitive universities and to develop them into well-rounded, informed citizens.
438
Total Students
33.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Classical Magnet School
Demographic Student Count
White19
Hispanic223
Black168
Asian4
Two or More23
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    223 (50.9%)
  • Black
    168 (38.4%)
  • Two or More
    23 (5.3%)
  • White
    19 (4.3%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hartford School District
Phone: (860)695-9100
Website: http://www.classicalmagnet.org/o/classicalmagnet
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 323
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16
Grades Taught
Grade 6 28
Grade 7 52
Grade 8 45
Grade 9 100
Grade 10 76
Grade 11 75
Grade 12 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Classical Magnet School
Grade Student Count
Grade 628
Grade 752
Grade 845
Grade 9100
Grade 1076
Grade 1175
Grade 1262
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Classical Magnet School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24455.7%
Male19444.3%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)