Marine Science Magnet High School vs. New London High School
Should I attend Marine Science Magnet High School or New London High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Marine Science Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Community Size
New London High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 271 students in grades 9-12, Marine Science Magnet High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 511 students in grades 9-12, New London High School 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
271 students
511 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#53 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#904 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
≤5%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
10-14%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
71
143
Grade 10 Students
73
141
Grade 11 Students
61
89
Grade 12 Students
66
138
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
n/a
% Hispanic
19%
68%
% Black
2%
19%
% White
68%
6%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
86%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%