Classical Magnet School
Tel:
(860)695-9100
- Classical Magnet School serves 560 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 18% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Classical Magnet School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Classical Magnet School's student population of 560 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 560 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Classical Magnet School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Classical Magnet School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #812 out of 968 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 24% |
| Black | 40% | 13% |
| White | 20% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.42 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hartford School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Classical Magnet School is University High School Of Science And Engineering (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is West Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Museum Academy (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Windsor Museum Academy Grades: PK-5 | 469 students
0.2 miles
10 Targeting Centre
Windsor, CT 06095
(860)231-7800 0.2 PK-5 469 - Hartford University High School Of Science And Engineering Grades: 9-12 | 431 students
0.3 miles
351 Mark Twain Drive
Hartford, CT 06112
(860)695-9020 0.3 9-12 431 - Hartford West Middle School Grades: PK-8 | 449 students
0.3 miles
927 Asylum Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
(860)695-5480 0.3 PK-8 449 - Hartford Hphs Engineering And Green Technology Academy Grades: 9-12 | 346 students
0.5 miles
55 Forest Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860)695-1315 0.5 9-12 346 - Hartford Hphs Law And Government Academy Grades: 9-12 | 314 students
0.5 miles
55 Forest Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860)695-1300 0.5 9-12 314
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