Summary:
The 06045 zip code is home to a single public magnet high school, Great Path Academy at MCC, which serves grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 313 students. The school's diverse student population faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with 75.72% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's spending per student is higher than the state average, its academic performance has been declining, with test scores well below state and district averages.
Great Path Academy at MCC's student body is predominantly Hispanic (52.4%) and African American (32.59%), with smaller percentages of White (10.54%) and Asian (0.96%) students. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 12.5 to 1 suggests potential for more individualized attention, but the school's statewide ranking has dropped from 99th out of 121 Connecticut high schools in 2018-2019 to 117th out of 145 in 2023-2024, indicating a concerning trend in academic performance.
Despite the challenges faced by Great Path Academy at MCC, the higher-than-average spending per student and low student-teacher ratio suggest that there may be opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes. Addressing the root causes of the school's declining performance, particularly in light of the socioeconomic challenges faced by the community it serves, could lead to meaningful improvements and better educational opportunities for the students of Hartford School District.
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