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Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University

Public, Magnet Grades 6-12

Summary

Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University is a public magnet school in East Hartford, CT, serving 742 students in grades 6 through 12 under the Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES) district. The school stands out for its impressive 94.7% graduation rate, which exceeds the state average of 91.2% and is nearly identical to nearby Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (94.9%) and only slightly below Connecticut IB Academy (97.7%). This is particularly notable because the school's standardized test scores are significantly below state averages, creating an interesting gap between high school completion and academic proficiency.

One of the most pressing concerns is chronic absenteeism, which affects 31.9% of students—nearly double the state rate of 16.4% and much higher than East Hartford High School's 14.3%. Academic proficiency is below state averages across nearly every subject, with math being a particularly serious weakness. Only 7.8% of 6th graders and 14.3% of 11th graders are proficient in math, compared to state averages of 44.4% and 31.3%, respectively. Even when compared to local peers, CRA lags behind East Hartford High School's SAT math proficiency rate of 18.2%. Science outcomes are also mixed, with 11th grade proficiency at 20.5%, well below several nearby schools.

Despite these challenges, there are encouraging signs. The school's statewide ranking improved dramatically from the 4th percentile in 2023–2024 to the 22nd percentile in 2024–2025, and the school serves Hispanic students relatively well, ranking in the 61st percentile statewide. However, outcomes are uneven across student groups, and the school's district is ranked last in Connecticut, a data quirk worth noting given that the district appears to be a single-school district. With a student-teacher ratio of 12.4, the school has reasonable staffing levels, suggesting that reducing chronic absenteeism and strengthening math instruction are the most promising areas for continued improvement.

742

Students ?

12.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,702

Per pupil spending ?

57%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9 Riverside Drive
East Hartford, CT 06118

(860) 913-2200

District: Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES)

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

48.5%

African American:

31.1%

White:

10.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 4th percentile in 2024 → 22nd in 2025

Strengths

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Connecticut average (91%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 18 percentile points since 2024

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Connecticut average (17% vs 47% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (32% vs 16% Connecticut)

!English Language Arts scores 33 pts below the Connecticut average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school17%

District avg17%

Connecticut avg47%

235^th of 258

Connecticut public middle schools ?

Bottom 9%▼ down 4 pts since 2024

From bottom 13% (2024) to bottom 9% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

153^rd of 153Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES) among Connecticut districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	9.3	235 of 258	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	10.4	222 of 252	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	10.4	217 of 250	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	4.6	159 of 164	3.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	17.9	102 of 115	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	26.4	75 of 105	28.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	24.1	81 of 104	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	12.3	104 of 112	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	13.3	112 of 117	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	11.5	140 of 162	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	17.8	110 of 141	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	6.1	139 of 145	4.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2024	20.7	23 of 24	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	19.4	85 of 111	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	42.2	26 of 67	61.2%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	30.1	48 of 69	30.4%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

Male (2025)14th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)11th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)7th percentile~ school

Female (2025)3rd percentile-9 vs school

High school

Hispanic (2026)61st percentile

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)30th percentile

Female (2026)23rd percentile

African American (2024)4th percentile~ school

By subject vs Connecticut (2025-2026) ?

Science26%-24 vs state

English Language Arts19%-33 vs state

Math14%-17 vs state

Mathematics12%-31 vs state

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School	Students/Teachers	Ranking (2026)	Ranking (2025)	NGSS Science (2026)	SAT English Language Arts (2026)	SAT Math (2026)	SBAC English Language Arts (2026)	SBAC Mathematics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University	Public, Magnet	6-12	9 Riverside Drive	East Hartford	06118	Capitol Planning Region	Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES)	No	Yes	No	No	(860) 913-2200	742	60	12.4	57.0%	78 (10.5%)	231 (31.1%)	360 (48.5%)	19 (2.6%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	44 (5.9%)							(n/a)	26.3	1087.0		14.3	16.9	19.5	19.7	7.8	16.9	11.8	$22,702
Pathways Academy of Technology and Design	Public, Magnet	9-12	2 Pent Road	East Hartford	06118	Capitol Planning Region	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 695-9450	359	22	16.5	80.2%	26 (7.2%)	94 (26.2%)	218 (60.7%)	8 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	14.9	114^th of 135 public high schools	15.6%	20.6	105^th of 141 public high schools	25.5%	9		14.3		12.7							$22,455
Sport and Medical Sciences Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	280 Huyshope Avenue	Hartford	06106	Capitol Planning Region	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 695-6900	463	30	15.4	84.2%	47 (10.2%)	125 (27.0%)	262 (56.6%)	10 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.9%)							(n/a)	9.5	1072.0	15.1		2404.0	12.5	12.7	2399.0	2463.0	12.7	$20,622
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day	Public, Magnet	9-12	160 Huyshope Ave	Hartford	06106	Capitol Planning Region	Capitol Region Education Council	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 757-6300	403	3	134.3	64.0%	76 (18.9%)	88 (21.8%)	193 (47.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.0%)							(n/a)		1090.0									$39,900
Connecticut IB Academy	Public, Magnet	9-12	857 Forbes St.	East Hartford	06118	Capitol Planning Region	East Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	No	(860) 622-5590	200	17	11.5	41.0%	30 (15.0%)	71 (35.5%)	65 (32.5%)	24 (12.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (4.0%)							(n/a)		1127.0									$22,084
East Hartford High School	Public	9-12	869 Forbes St.	East Hartford	06118	Capitol Planning Region	East Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 622-5200	1,776	133	13.3	56.7%	126 (7.1%)	561 (31.6%)	969 (54.6%)	60 (3.4%)	3 (0.2%)	6 (0.3%)	51 (2.9%)	34.6	75^th of 135 public high schools	44.4%	31.3	85^th of 141 public high schools	39.7%	10		51.1	37.8	18.2							$19,810
REGIONS staff-secure Hartford	Public	5-12	123 Washington Street	Hartford	06106	Capitol Planning Region	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 566-2030	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	53 Vernon Street	Hartford	06103	Capitol Planning Region	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 695-7201	925	58	15.9	77.3%	77 (8.3%)	216 (23.4%)	564 (61.0%)	32 (3.5%)	4 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	27 (2.9%)	18.2	105^th of 135 public high schools	22.2%	28.1	90^th of 141 public high schools	36.2%	15	24.0	29.5		8.7	37.0	19.8	31.2	31.1	19.0	24.0	$18,083
REGIONS secure Hartford	Public	5-12	920 Broad Street	Hartford	06106	Capitol Planning Region	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 244-7961	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
Hartford Residential Center	Public	8-12	920 Broad St.	Hartford	06106	Capitol Planning Region	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 244-7965	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University

What is the racial makeup of Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University?

Students at Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University are 49% Hispanic, 31% African American, 11% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University?

In the 2024-25 school year, 742 students attended Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University.

What district is Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University in?

Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES)

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				NGSS Science (2026)		SAT English Language Arts (2026)	SAT Math (2026)	SBAC English Language Arts (2026)			SBAC Mathematics (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 8th Grade	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin University	Public, Magnet	6-12	9 Riverside Drive	East Hartford	06118	Capitol Planning Region	Goodwin University Educational Services (GUES)	No	Yes	No	No	(860) 913-2200	742	60	12.4	57.0%	78 (10.5%)	231 (31.1%)	360 (48.5%)	19 (2.6%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	44 (5.9%)								(n/a)	26.3	1087.0		14.3	16.9	19.5	19.7	7.8	16.9	11.8	$22,702
Pathways Academy of Technology and Design	Public, Magnet	9-12	2 Pent Road	East Hartford	06118	Capitol Planning Region	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 695-9450	359	22	16.5	80.2%	26 (7.2%)	94 (26.2%)	218 (60.7%)	8 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	14.9	114^th of 135 public high schools	15.6%		20.6	105^th of 141 public high schools	25.5%	9		14.3		12.7							$22,455
Sport and Medical Sciences Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	280 Huyshope Avenue	Hartford	06106	Capitol Planning Region	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 695-6900	463	30	15.4	84.2%	47 (10.2%)	125 (27.0%)	262 (56.6%)	10 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.9%)								(n/a)	9.5	1072.0	15.1		2404.0	12.5	12.7	2399.0	2463.0	12.7	$20,622
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day	Public, Magnet	9-12	160 Huyshope Ave	Hartford	06106	Capitol Planning Region	Capitol Region Education Council	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 757-6300	403	3	134.3	64.0%	76 (18.9%)	88 (21.8%)	193 (47.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.0%)								(n/a)		1090.0									$39,900
Connecticut IB Academy	Public, Magnet	9-12	857 Forbes St.	East Hartford	06118	Capitol Planning Region	East Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	No	(860) 622-5590	200	17	11.5	41.0%	30 (15.0%)	71 (35.5%)	65 (32.5%)	24 (12.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (4.0%)								(n/a)		1127.0									$22,084
East Hartford High School	Public	9-12	869 Forbes St.	East Hartford	06118	Capitol Planning Region	East Hartford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 622-5200	1,776	133	13.3	56.7%	126 (7.1%)	561 (31.6%)	969 (54.6%)	60 (3.4%)	3 (0.2%)	6 (0.3%)	51 (2.9%)	34.6	75^th of 135 public high schools	44.4%		31.3	85^th of 141 public high schools	39.7%	10		51.1	37.8	18.2							$19,810
REGIONS staff-secure Hartford	Public	5-12	123 Washington Street	Hartford	06106	Capitol Planning Region	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 566-2030	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	53 Vernon Street	Hartford	06103	Capitol Planning Region	Hartford School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 695-7201	925	58	15.9	77.3%	77 (8.3%)	216 (23.4%)	564 (61.0%)	32 (3.5%)	4 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	27 (2.9%)	18.2	105^th of 135 public high schools	22.2%		28.1	90^th of 141 public high schools	36.2%	15	24.0	29.5		8.7	37.0	19.8	31.2	31.1	19.0	24.0	$18,083
REGIONS secure Hartford	Public	5-12	920 Broad Street	Hartford	06106	Capitol Planning Region	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 244-7961	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hartford Residential Center	Public	8-12	920 Broad St.	Hartford	06106	Capitol Planning Region	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 244-7965	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)