Path Academy (Closed 2023)

Serving 174 students in grades 9-12, Path Academy 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 was <50% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CT)
(17-18)
<50%
47%
(17-18)
<50%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
57%
32%
Black
18%
12%
White
22%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
78%
0.60
(17-18)
11-19%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Path Academy School District
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 47% CT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Path Academy?
The graduation rate of Path Academy is 11-19%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Path Academy?
174 students attend Path Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Path Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Path Academy?
Path Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Path Academy offer ?
Path Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Path Academy part of?
Path Academy is part of Path Academy School District.

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