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University High School of Science and Engineering (Grades 9-12)

351 Mark Twain Drive
Hartford, CT 06112
860-695-9020

Primary contact: Caryn Baseler

E-mail: basec001@hartfordschools.org

URL: http://www.hartfordschools.org/index.php/our-schools

School hours: 7:45 a.m.–2:45 p.m.

Grades served: Grades 9–12

School uniform: Yes 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

University High School of Science and Engineering (UHSSE) is an early college high school located on the campus of the University of Hartford. The theme of the school is science, technology engineering and mathematics (STEM). The rigorous curriculum incorporates STEM components into core classes, including language arts and social studies, while also extending the theme into extracurricular activities. UHSSE features an early college partnership with the University of Hartford, where students can take ECE (early college experience) courses and earn college credit at no cost. Students may also take classes for ECE credit through the University of Connecticut and the University of New Haven. Based on the 2011–12 enrollment data, the school meets the state integration standard.

PROGRAM OFFERINGS:

• Earn college credits at no cost through relationships with University of Hartford, UConn and University of New Haven
• Athletic offerings: competitive CIAC teams in most sports
• Small school size (400 students) fosters a strong sense of community

SPECIAL FEATURES:

• College/Career Program provides internship opportunities with local science/engineering firms
• Hartford Teacher of the Year: 2011, 2006, 2004
• Hartt Community Division music/dance classes available at reduced rates
• Awarded 2012 Secondary School Merit Award of Excellence, named Nation’s Top Magnet High School by Magnet Schools of America
• Nationally ranked robotics team

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• School pathways: Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy; STEM Magnet School at Annie Fisher
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