High Step Transition serves 17 students in grades 12.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
53%
31%
Black
41%
12%
White
6%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
37%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend High Step Transition?
17 students attend High Step Transition.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of High Step Transition students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, and 6% of students are White.
What grades does High Step Transition offer ?
High Step Transition offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is High Step Transition part of?
High Step Transition is part of Hartford School District.
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