Community Connection - The Big Picture High School serves 21 students in grades 10-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
21 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
14%
30%
Black
n/a
12%
White
86%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
6%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% CT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Community Connection - The Big Picture High School?
The graduation rate of Community Connection - The Big Picture High School is 50%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 86%.
How many students attend Community Connection - The Big Picture High School?
21 students attend Community Connection - The Big Picture High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Community Connection - The Big Picture High School students are White, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Connection - The Big Picture High School?
Community Connection - The Big Picture High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Community Connection - The Big Picture High School offer ?
Community Connection - The Big Picture High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Community Connection - The Big Picture High School part of?
Community Connection - The Big Picture High School is part of Lisbon School District.
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