The Connecticut River Academy is a magnet high school for grades 9 – 12, located in East Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. It is co-located with Goodwin University, a small 4-year college which moved to the site in 2005.
Serving 742 students in grades 6-12, Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University 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 is 9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 742 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University's student population of 742 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
742 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
2010
Colors
Green, Blue-gray
School Rankings
Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#772 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
49%
32%
Black
31%
12%
White
11%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.6%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University's ranking?
Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University is ranked #772 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University often compared to?
Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin Universityis often viewed alongside schools like Torrington Middle School, Cornwall Consolidated School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University?
The graduation rate of Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University is 90-94%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University?
742 students attend Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University?
Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University offer ?
Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University part of?
Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University is part of Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES) School District.
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