Summary:
The New London School District in Connecticut is home to three high schools serving grades 9-12: New London High School, New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School, and Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades. While the schools share a common district, they exhibit distinct characteristics and performance levels.
The Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades stands out with its relatively higher academic performance, ranking 137 out of 200 Connecticut high schools and earning a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school boasts a science proficiency rate of 22.5%, significantly higher than the district average of 14.8% and the state average of 46.9%. Additionally, it has a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients and a smaller student-teacher ratio, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. In contrast, the New London High School has a predominantly Hispanic student population and performs significantly below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Science proficiency.
The New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School stands out for its unique focus on visual and performing arts, offering a specialized curriculum for students in grades 6-12. This school has a lower student-teacher ratio and a more diverse student population, with a higher 8th-grade science proficiency rate compared to the district and state averages. Overall, the data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the significant academic underperformance across the New London School District, while also recognizing the potential impact of specialized magnet programs in driving student success.
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