Great Path Academy at MCC

Summary:

Great Path Academy at MCC is a public magnet high school serving grades 9-12 in Manchester, Connecticut, with a student population of 313 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school faces significant challenges, including being part of the low-performing Hartford School District, which is ranked 154 out of 158 districts in the state.

One of Great Path Academy's key strengths is its racial diversity, with a student body that is 52.4% Hispanic and 32.59% African American, in contrast to nearby schools like South Windsor High School and Glastonbury High School, which have much higher percentages of White students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the state average and the surrounding schools. For example, only 11.8% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT Math, compared to the state average of 29.5%.

Despite these challenges, Great Path Academy has some notable strengths. The school has a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 75.72% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.5. Additionally, the school's performance for certain subgroups, such as its African American students, is impressive, with the school ranking 5th out of 58 Connecticut high schools for this population. While the school's overall ranking has fluctuated over the years, it has shown some improvement, ranking 117th out of 145 Connecticut high schools in the 2023-2024 school year, up from 133rd out of 200 in the 2020-2021 school year.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

60 Bidwell Street
Manchester, CT 06045

(860) 512-3700

District: Hartford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
117^th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,919

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 303

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

50.5%

African American:

36.0%

White:

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Great Path Academy at MCC ranks worse than 80.7% of high schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 6^th among 9 ranked high schools in the Hartford School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.73. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Great Path Academy at MCC who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.5%), African American (36%), White (8.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Great Path Academy at MCC is 12.6, which is the 4^th best among 9 high schools in the Hartford School District. (See more...)

Compare Great Path Academy at MCC employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Great Path Academy at MCC is $21,919, which is the 5^th highest among 9 high schools in the Hartford School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Great Path Academy at MCC was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Great Path Academy at MCC 117^th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Great Path Academy at MCC in the ranking list.)

Hartford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hartford School District 154^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Great Path Academy at MCC

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Rank History for all students at Great Path Academy at MCC

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2015	44.39	114^th	196	41.8%
2019	23.69	99^th	121	18.2%
2021	31.92	133^rd	200	33.5%
2024	16.73	117^th	145	19.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Great Path Academy at MCC

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	60.63	74^th	175	57.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Great Path Academy at MCC

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	55.84	63^rd	155	59.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Great Path Academy at MCC

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	18.56	154^th	189	18.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Great Path Academy at MCC

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	58.33	83^rd	182	54.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Great Path Academy at MCC

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	89.23	5^th	58	91.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Great Path Academy at MCC

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.60	69^th	104	33.7%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Great Path Academy at MCC

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2013	73	115	8	69	1	0	8	0	274
2014	48	112	8	66	1	1	13	0	249
2015	59	96	7	80	0	1	13	0	256
2016	76	93	7	83	0	1	8	0	268
2017	79	90	8	89	0	1	5	0	272
2018	76	111	12	117	0	0	4	0	320
2019	73	107	12	130	0	0	4	0	326
2020	61	98	11	144	0	0	6	0	320
2021	46	91	9	157	1	0	4	0	308
2022	40	93	6	161	1	1	8	0	310
2023	33	102	3	164	1	0	9	1	313
2024	25	109	5	153	1	0	9	1	303

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Great Path Academy at MCC

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	274	24.5	11.1	50.7
2014	249	22.7	10.9	56.6
2015	256	20.0	12.8	59.8
2016	268	22.0	12.1	56.7
2017	272	21.0	12.9	57.7
2018	320	23.0	13.9	60
2019	326	26.0	12.5	70.2
2020	320	22.0	14.5	72.2
2021	308	23.0	13.3	75.3
2022	310	23.0	13.4	71.3
2023	313	25.0	12.5	75.7
2024	303	24.0	12.6	75.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Great Path Academy at MCC

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	274	24.5	11.1	50.7
2014	249	22.7	10.9	56.6
2015	256	20.0	12.8	59.8
2016	268	22.0	12.1	56.7
2017	272	21.0	12.9	57.7
2018	320	23.0	13.9	60
2019	326	26.0	12.5	70.2
2020	320	22.0	14.5	72.2
2021	308	23.0	13.3	75.3
2022	310	23.0	13.4	71.3
2023	313	25.0	12.5	75.7
2024	303	24.0	12.6	75.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Great Path Academy at MCC

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$18,922
2019	$17,967
2020	$16,836
2021	$18,206
2022	$21,139
2023	$21,919

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Great Path Academy at MCC

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Math (Great Path Academy at MCC)	16.4	20.3	3.9%
11th Grade Math (Hartford School District)	19.5	12.3	7.2%
11th Grade Math (Connecticut)	40.6	34.1	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	326	313	4%
African American	107	102	4.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	12	3	75%
Hispanic	130	164	26.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	73	33	54.8%
Two or More Races	4	9	125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.2%	75.7%	5.5%

Schools Near Great Path Academy at MCC

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)		SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Math (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)			SBAC Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 8th Grade	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Great Path Academy at MCC	Public, Magnet	9-12	60 Bidwell Street	Manchester	06045	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 512-3700	303	24	12.6	75.2%	25 (8.3%)	109 (36.0%)	153 (50.5%)	5 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	16.7	117^th of 145 public high schools	19.3%					(n/a)		23.9		11.8							$21,919
Howell Cheney Technical High School	Public	9-12	791 West Middle Tpke.	Manchester	06040	Hartford County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	No	(860) 649-5396	669	60	11.2	41.4%	328 (49.0%)	77 (11.5%)	213 (31.8%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.8%)	11.4	127^th of 145 public high schools	12.4%		13.4	119^th of 142 public high schools	16.2%	8			24.8	9.8							$26,622
East Hartford High School	Public	9-12	869 Forbes St.	East Hartford	06118	Hartford County	East Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 622-5200	1,723	129	13.3	55.9%	130 (7.5%)	550 (31.9%)	925 (53.7%)	61 (3.5%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	51 (3.0%)	20.3	111^th of 145 public high schools	23.4%		26.4	98^th of 142 public high schools	31.0%	13		27.1	33.7	16.0							$18,947
Connecticut IB Academy	Public, Magnet	9-12	857 Forbes St.	East Hartford	06118	Hartford County	East Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	No	(860) 622-5590	188	16	11.5	42.0%	31 (16.5%)	69 (36.7%)	60 (31.9%)	22 (11.7%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.1%)								(n/a)											$21,658
Manchester High School	Public	9-12	134 MiddleTpke E	Manchester	06040	Hartford County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 647-3530	1,739	159	10.9	56.5%	466 (26.8%)	451 (25.9%)	618 (35.5%)	132 (7.6%)	9 (0.5%)	5 (0.3%)	53 (3.0%)	28	97^th of 145 public high schools	33.1%		28	94^th of 142 public high schools	33.8%	3		32.6	42.8	17.4							$23,270
Pathways Academy of Technology and Design	Public, Magnet	9-12	2 Pent Road	East Hartford	06118	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 695-9450	390	24	16.5	79.0%	41 (10.5%)	102 (26.2%)	221 (56.7%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.4%)	18.5	115^th of 145 public high schools	20.7%		24.9	99^th of 142 public high schools	30.3%	16		11.1		19.8							$21,088
Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University	Public, Magnet	6-12	9 Riverside Drive	East Hartford	06118	Hartford County	Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES)	No	Yes	No	No	(860) 913-2200	730	61	11.9	65.6%	85 (11.6%)	236 (32.3%)	345 (47.3%)	22 (3.0%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	34 (4.7%)	6.1	139^th of 145 public high schools	4.1%					(n/a)	23.4	7.0	24.2		17.8	16.3	32.1	9.6	10.0	9.0	$18,437
Glastonbury High School	Public	9-12	330 Hubbard St.	Glastonbury	06033	Hartford County	Glastonbury School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 652-7200	1,780	136	13.0	14.0%	1,150 (64.6%)	66 (3.7%)	210 (11.8%)	251 (14.1%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	96 (5.4%)								(n/a)		62.7									$23,580
Sport and Medical Sciences Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	280 Huyshope Avenue	Hartford	06106	Hartford County	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 695-6900	450	35	12.8	83.6%	62 (13.8%)	114 (25.3%)	247 (54.9%)	13 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.9%)	30.9	94^th of 145 public high schools	35.2%		12.1	123^rd of 142 public high schools	13.4%	29	9.0	26.3		26.0		24.1	10.4		17.9		$21,515
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day	Public, Magnet	9-12	160 Huyshope Ave	Hartford	06106	Hartford County	Capitol Region Education Council	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 757-6300	388	15	25.8	58.5%	73 (18.8%)	85 (21.9%)	180 (46.4%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.4%)	16.4	118^th of 145 public high schools	18.6%		17.8	111^th of 142 public high schools	21.8%	7			34.8	10.1							$33,227

Frequently Asked Questions about Great Path Academy at MCC

How many students attend Great Path Academy at MCC?

In the 2023-24 school year, 303 students attended Great Path Academy at MCC.

What district is Great Path Academy at MCC in?

Hartford School District

Is Great Path Academy at MCC a good school?

Great Path Academy at MCC ranks in the bottom 19.3% of Connecticut high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Great Path Academy at MCC?

Students at Great Path Academy at MCC are 50% Hispanic, 36% African American, 8% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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