Serving 170 students in grades 9-12, Journalism And Media Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
41%
29%
Black
55%
13%
White
1%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)80-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% CT state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Journalism And Media Academy?
The graduation rate of Journalism And Media Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Journalism And Media Academy?
170 students attend Journalism And Media Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Journalism And Media Academy students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Journalism And Media Academy?
Journalism And Media Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Journalism And Media Academy offer ?
Journalism And Media Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Journalism And Media Academy part of?
Journalism And Media Academy is part of Hartford School District.
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