Serving 11 students in grades 12, Capital Community College Magnet Academy 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
18%
30%
Black
64%
12%
White
9%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% CT state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Capital Community College Magnet Academy?
The graduation rate of Capital Community College Magnet Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Capital Community College Magnet Academy?
11 students attend Capital Community College Magnet Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Capital Community College Magnet Academy students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capital Community College Magnet Academy?
Capital Community College Magnet Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Capital Community College Magnet Academy offer ?
Capital Community College Magnet Academy offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Capital Community College Magnet Academy part of?
Capital Community College Magnet Academy is part of Hartford School District.
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