Connecticut River Academy
Tel:
(860)913-2032
- Connecticut River Academy serves 454 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (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 30-34% (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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Connecticut River Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Connecticut River Academy's student population of 454 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 454 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Connecticut River Academy's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Connecticut River Academy is 0.66, 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 | #836 out of 968 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 48% | 24% |
| Black | 21% | 13% |
| White | 26% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.42 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Learn School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Connecticut River Academy is Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Two Rivers Magnet Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Silver Lane School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- East Hartford Silver Lane School Grades: K-5 | 276 students
1.3 miles
15 Mercer Ave.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860)622-5500 1.3 K-5 276 - East Hartford Two Rivers Magnet Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 658 students
1.4 miles
337 East River Dr.
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860)290-5320 1.4 6-8 658 - Hartford Greater Hartford Academy Of The Arts Magnet Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 327 students
1.5 miles
140 Huyshope Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860)724-0685 1.5 6-8 327 - Hartford Kinsella Magnet School Of Performing Arts Grades: PK-12 | 913 students
1.5 miles
65 Van Block Avenue
Hartford, CT 06114
(860)695-4140 1.5 PK-12 913 - Hartford Two Rivers Magnet High School Grades: 9-12 | 408 students
1.5 miles
160 Huyshope Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860)422-7095 1.5 9-12 408
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