Connecticut is the #32 largest school system in the United States, serving 553,990 students across 1,134 public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% (majority Hispanic), which is less than the national average of 43%.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is less than the 14:1 national average.
Student by Ethnicity
(CT) School Average
American Indian
n/a
Asian
4%
Hispanic
20%
Black
13%
White
61%
Unknown
2%
Connecticut Public Schools by County
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Recent Public School Articles
Updated April 17, 2014
Research shows that students of color face a disproportionate number of disciplinary actions in U.S. public schools. Learn about these disparities, as well as the policies that fuel them. Also learn about suggested measures to address this problem.
Studies show that graduation rates at charter schools outpace graduation rates at public schools. Learn how charter schools have been able to improve graduation rates, and the positive effects charter schools have on students’ lives in the long-term.
Learn about projected changes in public school enrollment of various ethnic groups and what problems may be ahead for state education systems as they try to cope with increasing financial demands as a result of increased enrollment.
