Venture Academy-meriden School District (Closed 2018)

Venture Academy-meriden School District serves 40 students in grades 9-12. 
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
40 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
57%
31%
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Black
20%
12%
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White
15%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Venture Academy-meriden School District and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Venture Academy-meriden School District?
40 students attend Venture Academy-meriden School District.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Venture Academy-meriden School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Venture Academy-meriden School District offer ?
Venture Academy-meriden School District offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Venture Academy-meriden School District part of?
Venture Academy-meriden School District is part of Meriden School District.

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