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Enrollment
742
High
DISTRICT 612 · STATE 788
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GOODWIN UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (GUES)·NCES 090022601581
Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University
9 Riverside Drive, East Hartford, CT 06118 · (860) 913-2200 · Capitol Planning Region
GRADES 06–12HIGH13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL742 STUDENTS
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This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
60 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.3:1 · STATE 12.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
57%
423 students
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 44%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 76 | 10% |
| Grade 7 | 81 | 11% |
| Grade 8 | 78 | 11% |
| Grade 9 | 161 | 22% |
| Grade 10 | 122 | 16% |
| Grade 11 | 124 | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 100 | 13% |
Student demographics
65%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Based on grade levels within Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES). Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
CT Smarter Balanced 2024-25 . % Met or Exceeded StandardEnglish Language Arts
18.5%
CT avg 50.5%
Math
10.1%
CT avg 45.9%
What this means: On the CT Smarter Balanced, Connecticut's statewide test, about 19 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 10 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Connecticut schools, those numbers are about 51 and 46.
Source: CT Smarter Balanced. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University this school | 742 | 57.0% | N/A |
| Academy of Science and Innovation New Britain | 767 | 63.5% | N/A |
| Stratford High School Stratford | 1,150 | 51.5% | N/A |
| Ansonia High School Ansonia | 617 | 59.3% | N/A |
| Bunnell High School Stratford | 982 | 46.6% | N/A |
| Bullard-Havens Technical High School Bridgeport | 819 | 63.1% | N/A |
Matched among Connecticut high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Connecticut | In Capitol Planning Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 10.1% | #17 of 18 | #6 of 7 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 18.5% | #17 of 19 | #6 of 8 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 742 | #80 of 201 | #22 of 55 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.4:1 | #132 of 188 | #35 of 52 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 64.8% | #34 of 188 | #11 of 52 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 57.0% | #56 of 196 | #20 of 54 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 742 | 59.6 | 12.4:1 | 57% (423) |
| 2023-24 | 730 | 61 | 12.0:1 | 66% (479) |
| 2022-23 | 664 | 51.6 | 12.9:1 | 70% (468) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University.
About Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University
In East Hartford, Connecticut, Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University is a medium-sized high school. It serves 742 students in grades 6 through 12.
Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University is among 2 schools run by Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES), which serves 1,223 students.
Hispanic students are the largest group at Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University, with 49% of enrollment. The rest of enrollment is 31% Black, 11% White, 6% multiracial, and 3% Asian. Among all residents of Capitol Planning Region, the Hispanic share is about 18%. The chance that two students picked at random at Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 65%.
Its 59.6 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 12.4:1. High schools in Connecticut average about 12.3:1, a similar figure. The school's lunch program data list 57% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The gap from the 43% average for public schools in Capitol Planning Region is 14 points.
In the county around the school, Capitol Planning Region, median household income is about $93,394, 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University is among the 286 public schools in Capitol Planning Region.
Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University is the closest public school, about 0.5 miles away in a straight line. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
NCES assigns Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University the locale City: Small, meaning inside a principal city with a population under 100,000.
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Capitol Planning Region at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
977,290
Census ACS
Median income
$93,394
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
286
137,047 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES)
- Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin UniversityElementary · 481 students
- NexTech AcademyElementary
Other schools in East Hartford
- East Hartford High SchoolHigh · 1,776 students
- East Hartford Middle SchoolMiddle · 971 students
- Academy of Computer Science and Engineering Middle SchoolMiddle · 669 students
- Dr. Thomas S. O'Connell SchoolElementary · 519 students
- Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin UniversityElementary · 481 students
- Pathways Academy of Technology and DesignHigh · 359 students
Nearby schools
- Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin University0.5 mi · 481
- Academy of Computer Science and Engineering Middle School0.7 mi · 669
- Pathways Academy of Technology and Design0.8 mi · 359
- Sport and Medical Sciences Academy0.9 mi · 463
- Silver Lane School0.9 mi · 203
- Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day1.1 mi · 403
Frequently asked questions
About Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin UniversityHow large is Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University?
Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University enrolls approximately 742 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University serve?
Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University serves grades 06-12.
How many teachers does Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University have?
Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University employs 60 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.
What is the student diversity at Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University?
Student demographics at Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University are roughly 11% White, 49% Hispanic, 31% Black, 3% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University?
Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University is overseen by Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES) in Capitol Planning Region.
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