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House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
40 Goodwin St, New Britain, CT 06051 · (860) 826-1866 · Part of New Britain School District
Students
152
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
56%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy
- School Grade A: near the top of Connecticut’s public schools
- Math proficiency 29 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 31 pts above the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency67%
State average 37.9%
Reading / language arts82%
State average 50.7%
Location
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40 Goodwin St, New Britain
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 651
Grade 750
Grade 851
Enrollment over time
163’20
146’21
140’22
136’23
152’24
Down 6.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 49%White 32%Black 12%Two or more races 5%Asian 3%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.