Magnet School
Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University
- B-Overall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 9-12
- East Hartford, CT
- 84 reviews
- AcademicsC+
- DiversityA
- TeachersB-
- College PrepB
- Clubs & ActivitiesC+
- Health & SafetyC+
- AdministrationB-
- SportsC-
- FoodC
- Resources & FacilitiesA-
Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University Rankings
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- Cost of LivingB-
- Good for FamiliesB
- HousingC
Median Household Income
$55,468
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,027
National
$949Median Home Value
$162,000
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
C+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 50%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.6 responses
Poll
- 33%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.6 responses
Students
Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
476
Free or Reduced Lunch
72%
- 56%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.9 responses
- 56%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.9 responses
- 78%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.9 responses
Teachers
- 58%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.12 responses
- 67%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.12 responses
- 50%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.12 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
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National
$12,239- 69%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.13 responses
- 46%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.13 responses
- 46%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.13 responses
Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University Reviews
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The learning environment at CTRA abides by three magnet standards: action, awareness, and diversity. Throughout my years at the academy I've learned the importance of unity and inclusion. Since my Freshman year my peers and I played roles in action by participating in various communal service activities. Some of those were donating gifts to children at a shelter, cleaning up the CT River, reading novels to children, serving food at soup kitchens, and even mailing letters to veterans. We were taught that spreading awareness is essential in our community but it is much more valuable when we take positive actions to improve it. Our school is also very diverse. Students from different towns and ethnicities are joined together to learn the importance of our various cultures which we celebrate on different school events called "magnet theme days". On these days we celebrate things such as Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month, and The Day of Sharing (our version of Thanks Giving).
I like the opportunity given to take Goodwin University classes for free to receive credit. Overall being in the Goodwin program has been good experience. I feel more prepared for college and also will be going in as a Sophomore because of the amount of credits I have received. The high school overall is not the environment I was expecting. I feel a lack of community and segregation between for example, Goodwin and non-Goodwin scholars. The school lacks communication and has inconsistencies, but despite the obstacles the school provides, it has taught me how to overcome and be flexible when facing problems.
Connecticut River Academy, offers a lot to a student wishing to be surrounded in a professional, diverse environment. Though the school may have its problems, these problems are met head on with open dialogue between teacher, student, and administration. Students like me feel safe, educated, and heard here at this school. It is a fantastic school with much to give to students who may feel overwhelmed in the high school environment.