Serving 524 students in grades 9-12, The Morgan School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Morgan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
The Morgan School's student population of 524 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Morgan School ranks within the top 30% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Morgan School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#240 out of 942 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
18%
30%
Black
1%
12%
White
75%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Morgan School's ranking?
The Morgan School is ranked #240 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are The Morgan School often compared to?
The Morgan Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nathan Hale-ray High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Morgan School?
The graduation rate of The Morgan School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend The Morgan School?
524 students attend The Morgan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of The Morgan School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Morgan School?
The Morgan School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does The Morgan School offer ?
The Morgan School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Morgan School part of?
The Morgan School is part of Clinton School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Early Dismissal - Last Day of School if no snow days
June 10, 2025 (Tuesday)
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