Thames River Academy (Closed 2006)

Thames River Academy serves 76 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
76 students

Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CT)
(11-12)
40-59%
83%
(11-12)
21-39%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Showing 2003–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
23%
32%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
9%
12%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
55%
46%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
45%
0.63

Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(11-12)
11-19%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
38%

Showing 1998–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
5%
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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% CT state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thames River Academy?
The graduation rate of Thames River Academy is 11-19%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 86%.
How many students attend Thames River Academy?
76 students attend Thames River Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Thames River Academy students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thames River Academy?
Thames River Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thames River Academy offer ?
Thames River Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Thames River Academy part of?
Thames River Academy is part of Norwich School District.

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