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New Britain School District

Connecticut · Public School District
14
Schools
8,841
Students
$30,098
Per-Pupil Spend
+110% nat'l
75.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+23pp vs nat'l
86.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

New Britain School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 8,841 students across 14 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $30,098 is above average for a US public school district. 76% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (14)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy06–08140
Pulaski Middle School06–08867
Slade Middle School06–08795
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
New Britain High School09–122,331
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$30,098+110% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
24%
State
59.9%
Local (property tax)
24.3%
Federal
15.8%

State funding accounts for 60% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
8,841
Students
76%
Free Lunch
$30K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.0%
Opportunity Score48/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $30,098 per pupil — 110% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
76% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in New Britain School District?
New Britain School District has 14 public schools, serving a total of 8,841 students.
What is the graduation rate for New Britain School District?
The graduation rate is 86.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does New Britain School District spend per student?
New Britain School District spends $30,098 per pupil — 110% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in New Britain School District?
76% of students in New Britain School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in New Britain School District?
No, New Britain School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does New Britain School District serve?
New Britain School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for New Britain School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in New Britain School District is 48/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.