HPS -- Hartford Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
HPS has an estimated nineteen thousand students and 2,000 teachers. The HPS teacher and administration salary details displayed below are obtained from several sources as noted below the data tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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HPS Teacher Salary Details
The table below lists average salary and ranges for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford region. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $38,240 | $28,710-$58,100 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $78,250 | $57,320 - $98,200 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $84,060 | $51,460 - $105,590 |
| Middle School Teacher | $80,590 | $49,930 - $101,820 |
| High School Teacher | $80,270 | $48,820 - $104,370 |
| PE Teacher | $58,540 | $29,680 - $96,620 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below displays average salary and ranges for special education teachers that work for HPS and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $38,240 | $28,710-$58,100 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $81,190 | $52,050 - $105,270 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff, including counselors and librarians for the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $57,850 | $37,240-$86,750 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $136,620 | $81,210 - $169,930 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $70,670 | $36,730 - $102,630 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Hartford Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by HPS. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by HPS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,559 | 1,649 | 1,601 |
| Preschool Teachers | 28 | 31 | 41 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 89 | 93 | 84 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 956 | 1,017 | 973 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 445 | 461 | 463 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 42 | 47 | 39 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 149 | 156 | 186 |
| Teaching Assistants | 353 | 378 | 430 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for HPS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,112 | 1,112 | 825 |
| District Administrators | 112 | 150 | 142 |
| District Support Staff | 97 | 98 | 36 |
| Student Support Staff | 253 | 278 | 267 |
| Other Support Staff | 407 | 397 | 398 |
| Librarians | 20 | 18 | 16 |
| Guidance Counselors | 26 | 34 | 36 |
| Elementary School Guidance Counselors | 4 | 9 | 10 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 22 | 25 | 26 |
HPS Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, HPS has 50 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- East Hartford High School (16 Schools)
- West Hartford Public Schools (19 Schools)
- Windsor Public Schools (6 Schools)
- Wethersfield School District (7 Schools)
- Bloomfield School District (8 Schools)
Hartford Public Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
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Teaching in Bloomfield
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways to Technology Magnet School 1551 Blue Hills Ave Bloomfield CT 06002 (860) 695-9450 |
9-12 | 30 | 330 |
Teaching in Hartford
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Fisher Montessori Magnet School 395 Lyme St Hartford CT 06112 (860) 695-3560 |
PK-6 | 15 | 291 |
| Annie-Fisher Multiple Intelligence Magnet School 280 Plainfield St Hartford CT 06112 (860) 695-3500 |
KG-8 | 27 | 359 |
| Batchelder School 757 New Britain Ave Hartford CT 06106 (860) 695-2720 |
PK-8 | 39 | 530 |
| Breakthrough Ii School 150 Tower Ave Hartford CT 06120 (860) 695-6020 |
PK-7 | 21 | 251 |
| Breakthrough Magnet School 121 Cornwall St Hartford CT 06112 (860) 695-5700 |
PK-8 | 26 | 361 |
| Bulkeley High School 300 Wethersfield Ave Hartford CT 06114 (860) 695-1000 |
9-10 | 26 | 489 |
| Bulkeley High School Upper 300wethersfield Ave Hartford CT 06114 (860) 695-1000 |
11-12 | 28 | 378 |
| Burns School 195 Putnam St Hartford CT 06106 (860) 695-2980 |
PK-8 | 44 | 541 |
| Burr School 400 Wethersfield Ave Hartford CT 06114 (860) 695-3080 |
PK-8 | 47 | 707 |
| Capitol Preparatory Magnet School 950 Main St Hartford CT 06103 (860) 695-9800 |
PK-12 | 45 | 701 |
| Clark School 75 Clark St Hartford CT 06120 (860) 695-3240 |
PK-8 | 30 | 369 |
| Culinary Arts Academy 415 Granby St Hartford CT 06112 (860) 695-1640 |
9-12 | 23 | 294 |
| Dr. Ramon E. Betances School 42 Charter Oak Ave Hartford CT 06106 (860) 695-2840 |
PK-3 | 27 | 278 |
| Dr. Ramon E. Betances Stem Magnet School 42 Charter Oak Ave Hartford CT 06106 (860) 695-2840 |
4-5 | 12 | 173 |
| Dwight School 585 Wethersfield St Hartford CT 06114 (860) 695-3400 |
PK-8 | 34 | 635 |
| Greater Hartford Classical Magnet School 85 Woodland St Hartford CT 06105 (860) 278-5920 |
6-12 | 53 | 690 |
| Hartford Magnet Middle School 53 Vernon St Hartford CT 06106 (860) 757-6200 |
6-11 | 81 | 918 |
| Hartford Prekindergarten Magnet School 960 Main St Hartford CT 06103 (860) 695-8573 |
PK-PK | 8 | 120 |
| High School Inc. 275 Asylum St Hartford CT 06103 (860) 695-7100 |
9-12 | 25 | 343 |
| Hooker School 200 Sherbrooke Ave Hartford CT 06106 (860) 695-3760 |
PK-8 | 44 | 596 |
| Hphs Academy of Engineering and Green Technology 55 Forest St Hartford CT 06105 (860) 695-1315 |
9-12 | 35 | 414 |
| Hphs Law and Government Academy 55 Forest St Hartford CT 06105 (860) 695-1320 |
9-12 | 40 | 481 |
| Hphs Nursing Academy 55 Forest St Hartford CT 06105 (860) 695-1325 |
9-12 | 31 | 458 |
| Ib Global Communications Academy 305 Greenfield St Hartford CT 06122 (860) 695-1960 |
KG-10 | 35 | 492 |
| Journalism and Media High School 415 Granby St Hartford CT 06112 (860) 695-1818 |
9-12 | 20 | 201 |
| Kennelly School 180 White St Hartford CT 06114 (860) 695-3860 |
PK-8 | 45 | 658 |
| Kinsella School 65 Van Block Ave Hartford CT 06106 (860) 695-4140 |
PK-10 | 64 | 819 |
| M. D. Fox Elementary School 470 Maple Ave Hartford CT 06114 (860) 695-3600 |
PK-8 | 39 | 569 |
| M. L. King School 25 Ridgefield St Hartford CT 06112 (860) 695-3980 |
PK-8 | 29 | 315 |
| Mcdonough School 111 Hillside Ave Hartford CT 06106 (860) 695-4260 |
6-8 | 20 | 292 |
| Milner School 104 Vine St Hartford CT 06112 (860) 695-4380 |
PK-8 | 30 | 376 |
| Montessori Magnet at Moylan School 101 Catherine St Hartford CT 06106 (860) 695-4502 |
PK-3 | 7 | 158 |
| Moylan School 101 Catherine St Hartford CT 06106 (860) 695-4500 |
PK-5 | 48 | 593 |
| Naylor School 639 Franklin Ave Hartford CT 06114 (860) 695-4620 |
PK-8 | 45 | 660 |
| Noah Webster Micro Society School 5 Cone St Hartford CT 06105 (860) 523-4218 |
PK-8 | 44 | 674 |
| Opportunity High School 2028 Sargent St Hartford CT 06105 (860) 695-8000 |
9-12 | 12 | 99 |
| Parkville Community School 1755 Park St Hartford CT 06106 (860) 695-4720 |
PK-5 | 35 | 543 |
| Rawson School 260 Holcomb St Hartford CT 06112 (860) 695-4840 |
PK-8 | 34 | 497 |
| Renzulli Academy 55 Waverly St Hartford CT 06120 (860) 695-5160 |
4-10 | 10 | 128 |
| Sanchez School 176 Babcock St Hartford CT 06106 (860) 695-4940 |
PK-5 | 34 | 492 |
| Sand School 1750 Main St Hartford CT 06120 (860) 695-5040 |
KG-8 | 31 | 459 |
| Simpson-Waverly Classical Magnet School 55 Waverly St Hartford CT 06112 (860) 695-5160 |
PK-8 | 27 | 297 |
| Sports and Medical Sciences Academy 275 Asylum St Hartford CT 06103 (860) 695-6900 |
6-12 | 52 | 705 |
| University High School 1265 Asylum St Hartford CT 06103 (860) 695-9020 |
9-12 | 30 | 408 |
| West Middle School 927 Asylum Ave Hartford CT 06105 (860) 695-5480 |
KG-8 | 40 | 498 |
| Wish School 350 Barbour St Hartford CT 06120 (860) 695-5600 |
PK-8 | 29 | 354 |
Teaching in Manchester
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Path Academy Middle College High School at M 60 Bidwell St Ms2 Manchester CT 06045 (860) 521-3700 |
9-12 | 23 | 249 |