Serving 17 students in grades 9-12, Griswold Alternative School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in CT)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Griswold Alternative School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Griswold Alternative School's student population of 17 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Griswold Alternative School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
n/a
13%
White
82%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% CT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CT state average).
How many students attend Griswold Alternative School?
17 students attend Griswold Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Griswold Alternative School students are White, and 18% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Griswold Alternative School?
Griswold Alternative School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Griswold Alternative School offer ?
Griswold Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Griswold Alternative School part of?
Griswold Alternative School is part of Griswold School District.
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