Great Path Academy at MCC

Summary:

Great Path Academy at MCC is a public magnet high school serving grades 9-12 in Manchester, Connecticut, with a student population of 313 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school faces significant challenges, including being part of the low-performing Hartford School District, which is ranked 154 out of 158 districts in the state.

One of Great Path Academy's key strengths is its racial diversity, with a student body that is 52.4% Hispanic and 32.59% African American, in contrast to nearby schools like South Windsor High School and Glastonbury High School, which have much higher percentages of White students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the state average and the surrounding schools. For example, only 11.8% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT Math, compared to the state average of 29.5%.

Despite these challenges, Great Path Academy has some notable strengths. The school has a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 75.72% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.5. Additionally, the school's performance for certain subgroups, such as its African American students, is impressive, with the school ranking 5th out of 58 Connecticut high schools for this population. While the school's overall ranking has fluctuated over the years, it has shown some improvement, ranking 117th out of 145 Connecticut high schools in the 2023-2024 school year, up from 133rd out of 200 in the 2020-2021 school year.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 60 Bidwell Street
       Manchester, CT  06045


(860) 512-3700

District: Hartford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
117th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,919 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  313

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.4%
African American:
32.6%
White:
10.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Great Path Academy at MCC ranks worse than 80.7% of high schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 6th among 9 ranked high schools in the Hartford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.73. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.4%), African American (32.6%), White (10.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Great Path Academy at MCC is 12.5. 5 high schools in the Hartford School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Great Path Academy at MCC is $21,919, which is the 5th highest among 9 high schools in the Hartford School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Great Path Academy at MCC was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Great Path Academy at MCC 117th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Great Path Academy at MCC in the ranking list.)

Hartford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hartford School District 154th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Great Path Academy at MCC

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Rank History for all students at Great Path Academy at MCC

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 44.39 114th 196 41.8%
2019 23.69 99th 121 18.2%
2021 31.92 133rd 200 33.5%
2024 16.73 117th 145 19.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Great Path Academy at MCC

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.63 74th 175 57.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Great Path Academy at MCC

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.84 63rd 155 59.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Great Path Academy at MCC

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.56 154th 189 18.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Great Path Academy at MCC

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.33 83rd 182 54.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Great Path Academy at MCC

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.23 5th 58 91.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Great Path Academy at MCC

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.60 69th 104 33.7%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Great Path Academy at MCC Test Scores
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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Great Path Academy at MCC

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 73 115 8 69 1 0 8 0 274
2014 48 112 8 66 1 1 13 0 249
2015 59 96 7 80 0 1 13 0 256
2016 76 93 7 83 0 1 8 0 268
2017 79 90 8 89 0 1 5 0 272
2018 76 111 12 117 0 0 4 0 320
2019 73 107 12 130 0 0 4 0 326
2020 61 98 11 144 0 0 6 0 320
2021 46 91 9 157 1 0 4 0 308
2022 40 93 6 161 1 1 8 0 310
2023 33 102 3 164 1 0 9 1 313

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Great Path Academy at MCC

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 274 24.5 11.1 50.7
2014 249 22.7 10.9 56.6
2015 256 20.0 12.8 59.8
2016 268 22.0 12.1 56.7
2017 272 21.0 12.9 57.7
2018 320 23.0 13.9 60
2019 326 26.0 12.5 70.2
2020 320 22.0 14.5 72.2
2021 308 23.0 13.3 75.3
2022 310 23.0 13.4 71.3
2023 313 25.0 12.5 75.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Great Path Academy at MCC

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 274 24.5 11.1 50.7
2014 249 22.7 10.9 56.6
2015 256 20.0 12.8 59.8
2016 268 22.0 12.1 56.7
2017 272 21.0 12.9 57.7
2018 320 23.0 13.9 60
2019 326 26.0 12.5 70.2
2020 320 22.0 14.5 72.2
2021 308 23.0 13.3 75.3
2022 310 23.0 13.4 71.3
2023 313 25.0 12.5 75.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Great Path Academy at MCC

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $18,922
2019 $17,967
2020 $16,836
2021 $18,206
2022 $21,139
2023 $21,919

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Great Path Academy at MCC

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Math (Great Path Academy at MCC)16.420.3
 3.9%
   11th Grade Math (Hartford School District)19.512.3
 7.2%
   11th Grade Math (Connecticut)40.634.1
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students326313
 4%
African American107102
 4.7%
American Indian01
Asian123
 75%
Hispanic130164
 26.2%
Pacific Islander00
White7333
 54.8%
Two or More Races49
 125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.2%75.7%
 5.5%


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Great Path Academy at MCC ranks in the bottom 19.3% of Connecticut high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 313 students attended Great Path Academy at MCC.

Students at Great Path Academy at MCC are 52% Hispanic, 33% African American, 11% White, 3% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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