Center For Global Studies
Tel:
(203)852-9488
- Center For Global Studies serves 284 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Center For Global Studies placed in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46%.
Top Placements
Center For Global Studies places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Center For Global Studies's student population of 284 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 284 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Center For Global Studies is ranked within the top 30% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Center For Global Studies is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #211 out of 951 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 12:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 15% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 25% |
| Black | 17% | 13% |
| White | 41% | 54% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Norwalk School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Center For Global Studies is Brien Mcmahon High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Roton Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Brookside Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Norwalk Brien Mcmahon High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,526 student
0.1 miles
300 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203)852-9488 0.1 9-12 1,526 - Norwalk Brookside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 444 students
0.4 miles
382 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203)899-2830 0.4 PK-5 444 - Norwalk Roton Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 509 students
0.5 miles
201 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203)899-2930 0.5 6-8 509 - Norwalk Columbus Magnet School Grades: K-6 | 367 students
0.9 miles
46 Concord Street
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203)899-2840 0.9 K-6 367 - Norwalk Side By Side Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 235 students
1.0 miles
10 Chestnut St.
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203)857-0306 1.0 PK-8 235
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