Serving 49 students in grades 9-12, Norwalk Pathways Academy At Briggs 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
45%
30%
Black
27%
12%
White
24%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)70-79%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% CT state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Norwalk Pathways Academy At Briggs?
The graduation rate of Norwalk Pathways Academy At Briggs is 70-79%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Norwalk Pathways Academy At Briggs?
49 students attend Norwalk Pathways Academy At Briggs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Norwalk Pathways Academy At Briggs students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norwalk Pathways Academy At Briggs?
Norwalk Pathways Academy At Briggs has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Norwalk Pathways Academy At Briggs offer ?
Norwalk Pathways Academy At Briggs offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Norwalk Pathways Academy At Briggs part of?
Norwalk Pathways Academy At Briggs is part of Norwalk School District.
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