Serving 234 students in grades 6-12, New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School's student population of 234 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 77% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#799 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
40%
31%
Black
20%
12%
White
18%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School's ranking?
New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School is ranked #799 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School?
The graduation rate of New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School is 80%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School?
234 students attend New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 20% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School?
New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School offer ?
New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School part of?
New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School is part of New London School District.
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