Top 10 Best Connecticut Magnet Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 33 magnet public high schools serving 13,863 students in Connecticut.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in Connecticut are Marine Science Magnet High School, Center For Global Studies and The Of Information Technology & Engineering. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Connecticut magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Connecticut magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the Connecticut average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academy Of Science And Innovation, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Connecticut Magnet Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marine Science Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
130 Shennecossett Road
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 434-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 271 students
Rank: #22.
Center For Global Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Rank: #33.
The Of Information Technology & Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
411 High Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4336
Grades: 9-12
| 625 students
Rank: #44.
Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
574 New London Turnpike
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 215-9055
Grades: 11-12
| 66 students
Rank: #55.
Connecticut Ib Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
857 Forbes St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5590
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
Rank: #66.
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516
(475) 220-6000
Grades: 6-12
| 580 students
Rank: #77.
Aerospace/hydrospace Engineering And Physical Sciences Magne
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
840 Old Town Road
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3343
Grades: 9-12
| 317 students
Rank: #88.
University High School Of Science And Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
351 Mark Twain Drive
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-9020
Grades: 9-12
| 413 students
Rank: #99.
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
840 Old Town Road
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3372
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
Rank: #1010.
Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act)
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
896 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-5636
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
840 Old Town Road
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3413
Grades: 9-12
| 401 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Waterbury Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
16 South Elm St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 573-6300
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1313.
Cooperative High School - Inter-district Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
177 College Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 575 students
Rank: #1414.
Quinebaug Middle College
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
742 Upper Maple St.
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 932-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Rank: #1515.
Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Kennedy Road
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 243-0857
Grades: 6-12
| 781 students
Rank: #1616.
Great Path At Mcc
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Bidwell Street
Manchester, CT 06045
(860) 512-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
Rank: #1717.
Pathways Of Technology And Design
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2 Pent Road
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 695-9450
Grades: 9-12
| 410 students
Rank: #1818.
Academy Of Science And Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Slater Road
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 223-0726
Grades: 6-12
| 766 students
Rank: #1919.
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
53 Vernon Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-7201
Grades: 6-12
| 979 students
Rank: #2020.
New Haven Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
444 Orange Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 332 students
Rank: #2121.
Science And Technology Magnet Pathway For High School Grades
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
490 Jefferson Ave
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Rank: #2222.
Sport And Medical Sciences Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
280 Huyshope Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-6900
Grades: 6-12
| 579 students
Rank: #2323.
Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
65 Van Block Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 695-4140
Grades: PK-12
| 652 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Greater Hartford Of The Arts High School - Full Day
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Huyshope Ave
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 757-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Metropolitan Business Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Water Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 389 students
Rank: #2626.
Metropolitan Learning Center For Global And International St
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1551 Blue Hills Ave.
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 242-7834
Grades: 6-12
| 694 students
Rank: #2727.
Classical Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
85 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 695-9100
Grades: 6-12
| 452 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Civic Leadership High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1617 King Street
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 253-0274
Grades: 9-12
| 460 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Hill Regional Career High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Legion Ave.
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 637 students
Rank: #3030.
High School In The Community
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Water St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(475) 220-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 268 students
Rank: #3131.
Global Experience Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
44 Griffin Rd.
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 769-6600
Grades: 6-12
| 186 students
Rank: #3232.
New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
36 Waller Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 449-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 259 students
Rank: #3333.
Capital Preparatory Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1304 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-9800
Grades: PK-12
| 647 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in Connecticut?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in Connecticut include Marine Science Magnet High School, Center For Global Studies and The Of Information Technology & Engineering.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Connecticut?
33 magnet public high schools are located in Connecticut.
What is the racial composition of students in Connecticut?
Connecticut magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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