High School Options Information

Hello 8th grade students and families!

Good News! You have lots of options when it comes to high school! Below is a list of some of the regional school choices in our area. If you have any questions regarding open house dates or application information, please reach out to Mrs. Conyers Broxterman or Mr. Biggins any time!

Agricultural and Technical High Schools:

*AI Prince Tech- Hartford, CT

*Cheney Tech- Manchester, CT

*Goodwin Tech- New Britain, CT

*Glastonbury Regional Agriscience and Technology Center- Glastonbury High School- Glastonbury CT

*Rockville Regional Agriscience and Technology Center- Rockville High School- Vernon CT

Greater Hartford Regional School Choice System of Schools: (RSCO):

Academy of Aerospace and Engineering- Hartford, CT   School Theme: STEM

Academy of Computer Science and Engineering- Enfield, CT  School Theme: STEM

Academy of International Studies- Bloomfield, CT          School Theme: Global Studies

Academy of Science and Innovation- New Britain, CT     School Theme: STEM

 Capitol Preparatory Magnet School- Hartford, CT          School Theme: Social Justice

Classical Magnet School- Hartford, CT                              School Theme: College Prep

Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy (CIBA)- East Hartford CT   School Theme: International Baccalaureate (IB)

CT River Academy- East Hartford, CT                                School Theme: Early College, Advanced Manufacturing & Environmental Studies

Great Path Academy- Manchester, CT                                School Theme: College Prep

Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts- Hartford, CT       School Theme: Arts

Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy- Hartford, CT  School Theme: Arts and Sciences

Pathways Academy of Technology and Design- East Hartford, CT  School Theme: Technology

Sport and Medical Sciences Academy- Hartford, CT          School Theme: Sports and Medical

University High School of Science and Engineering- Hartford, CT   School Theme: STEM

R.J. Kinsella Magnet School of the Performing Arts- Hartford, CT   School Theme: Performing Arts

https://www.chooseyourschool.org/en/content/application-process-overview

The RSCO lottery for 2026-2027 school year will begin on Wednesday December 3, 2025!

Private School Options:

*East Catholic High School- Manchester, CT

More information regarding the application process can be found on this page: https://www.echs.com/Admissions-Process

*Private tours of the school are available by appointment only*

A complete file for an incoming freshman includes:

• A completed ECHS application

• Grade transcript (7th grade report card)

• Most current grades/report card

• Standardized tests scores

• Writing sample

• Entrance exam results (optional)

• Additional information as needed

  • Please submit EIP/504 plans, etc. when applicable

*Northwest Catholic High School- West Hartford, CT

*Loomis Chaffe- Windsor, CT

*Kingswood Oxford- West Hartford, CT

• All private schools are tuition based and may require an entrance exam