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Sports
Promoting values, contributing positively to the overall climate of the schools and community, developing respect for others, fostering positive growth and development, offering an equal opportunity for participation, and promoting personal improvement and excellence, Athletics at WHPS are so much fun!
Top high schools
Our high schools are ranked in the top 15 in the state, and in the top 3 percent nationally in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report ranking of the country’s public high schools!
Vision of the Graduate
The Vision of the Graduate is aligned to the CASEL frameworks for social and emotional learning.
Outstanding Faculty
The outstanding faculty of WHPS includes the CT Recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, CT Teacher of the Year, the National Social Studies Teacher of the Year, the CT Assistant Principal of the Year, the CT Elementary Principal of the Year, and Superintendent of the Year.
Rich, Relevant Curriculum for All
The teachers, administrators, and support staff of the West Hartford Public Schools are driven by our Mission Framework and District Goals to ensure that our students experience high expectations, dynamic teaching, and a rigorous and relevant curriculum.
16
of the top schools in Connecticut & the Nation!
70+
languages represented in our school system
2
Magnet Schools
1
West Hartford is the ‘Best Place to Live in Connecticut’!