Serving 533 students in grades 6-12, Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University 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 6-9% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
54%
30%
Black
25%
12%
White
14%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Basketball, Soccer, Volley Ball
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- At Connecticut River Academy (CTRA), students get a jump-start on their college career. In addition to a full range of high school courses, students have the opportunity to take classes at Goodwin University and earn up to 35 transferable college credits while still in high school - all at no tuition cost. Students are prepared academically and socially for college - laying an important foundation for future success.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University?
The graduation rate of Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University?
533 students attend Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University?
Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University offer ?
Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University part of?
Connecticut River Academy At Goodwin University is part of Learn School District.
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