Serving 271 students in grades 9-12, Marine Science Magnet High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marine Science Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Community Size
School Overview
Marine Science Magnet High School's student population of 271 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Marine Science Magnet High School ranks within the top 10% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marine Science Magnet High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#53 out of 940 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
19%
29%
Black
2%
13%
White
68%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marine Science Magnet High School's ranking?
Marine Science Magnet High School is ranked #53 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Marine Science Magnet High School often compared to?
Marine Science Magnet High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New London High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marine Science Magnet High School?
The graduation rate of Marine Science Magnet High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Marine Science Magnet High School?
271 students attend Marine Science Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Marine Science Magnet High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marine Science Magnet High School?
Marine Science Magnet High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Marine Science Magnet High School offer ?
Marine Science Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Marine Science Magnet High School part of?
Marine Science Magnet High School is part of Learn School District.
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