Norwalk Pathways Academy At Briggs (Closed 2018)

Serving 49 students in grades 9-12, Norwalk Pathways Academy At Briggs 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
49 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
(16-17)
≤20%
46%
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(16-17)
≤20%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
45%
29%
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Black
27%
13%
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White
24%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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(16-17)
70-79%
89%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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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 46% CT state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Norwalk Pathways Academy At Briggs?
The graduation rate of Norwalk Pathways Academy At Briggs is 70-79%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Norwalk Pathways Academy At Briggs?
49 students attend Norwalk Pathways Academy At Briggs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Norwalk Pathways Academy At Briggs students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norwalk Pathways Academy At Briggs?
Norwalk Pathways Academy At Briggs has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Norwalk Pathways Academy At Briggs offer ?
Norwalk Pathways Academy At Briggs offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Norwalk Pathways Academy At Briggs part of?
Norwalk Pathways Academy At Briggs is part of Norwalk School District.

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