Hartford Public High School
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Hartford Public High School was founded in 1638. It is the second-oldest secondary school in the United States, second to the Boston Latin School.
The school, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the Hartford Public Schools.
Hartford Public is located in the southwest corner of the Asylum Hill neighborhood in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. The school abuts the Harriet Beecher Stowe House and the Mark Twain House. The school population comprises about 1500 students. It has been nicknamed "HPHS," "Hartford High," "Hartford Public," and "the Pub." The official mascot is the owl. Hartford Public is known for numerous state championships in swimming, football, basketball, and wrestling, dating from the early 1900s through to the present day. The school has been relocated and remodeled several times during its 350-year existence. It is currently experiencing the largest remodeling project in decades, which includes a new field house, new classrooms, and a complete change in its exterior design.
[edit] Smaller Learning Communities/Academies
The academies at HPHS are "smaller learning communities" designed to provide a nurturing atmosphere to assist each student.
Technology Academy: The Technology Academy is a smaller learning community for students in grades 9 through 12. The academy provides an exemplary high school education that prepares students for post-secondary education and employment. Students explore many areas of technology, which include desktop publishing, digital photography, computer refurbishing, networking, design engineering, manufacturing and robotics.
Pride Academy: The Pride Academy serves students in grade 9 and 10. The academy utilizes the inclusion model, working with students in regular education and special education. Students in this academy focus on developing appropriate social skills and leadership abilities.
Success Academy: The Success Academy is a smaller learning community for students in grades 9 and 10. The academy provides an academic-level curriculum that prepares Hartford students for post-secondary education. The academy sets high expectations for all students, fosters character development, provides a supportive environment, and expects initiative, responsibility and achievement from students and staff.
Bilingual Academy: The Bilingual Academy enrolls students from grades 9-12. The academy promotes the continuing development of students’ native language skills. At the same time, all students work toward acquiring mastery in English.
[edit] Construction and Renovation
Hartford Public High School is currently undergoing an extensive renovation project. The project includes demolishing the existing building to the structural skeleton. New construction will restore the school’s historic character and include new landscaping, architecture, engineering and telecommunications.
[edit] External links
- Hartford Public's homepage
- [1] Hartford Public High School "Strategic School Profile 2005-2006", Connecticut Department of Education
- [2] Hartford Public High School Web page at Great Schools Web site
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