High Schools in New London School District

The New London School District in Connecticut is home to three high schools: New London High School, New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School, and Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades. While the district as a whole is ranked 156 out of 156 districts in Connecticut and rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, the two magnet schools within the district show some promising signs.

The New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School stands out with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science, particularly in the middle grades, and a lower student-teacher ratio of 7.4. Additionally, the school spends significantly more per student ($20,786) compared to the other high schools in the district. The Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades also has a higher 11th-grade science proficiency rate and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10, which may contribute to its higher academic performance.

However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates (ranging from 17.7% to 17.7%) and high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (ranging from 77.58% to 90.56%), suggesting socioeconomic disparities that may be impacting student outcomes. While the magnet schools show some promise, the overall performance of the New London School District remains a concern.