Summary:
The 06053 zip code in Connecticut is home to two high schools: Academy of Science and Innovation, a public magnet school serving grades 6-12, and E.C. Goodwin Technical High School, a public high school serving grades 9-12. Both schools have relatively low statewide rankings, with Academy of Science and Innovation ranked between 104-122 out of 142-145 Connecticut high schools and E.C. Goodwin Technical High School ranked between 122-167 out of 139-200 Connecticut high schools.
Despite their small class sizes, with student-teacher ratios of 10.8 and 10.4 respectively, the schools perform significantly below the state averages on standardized tests across subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025 projected scores, only 7.5% of 11th graders at Academy of Science and Innovation were proficient or better in SAT Math, compared to the state average of 31.1%. Both schools also have high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, at 58.78% and 54.95%, indicating they serve predominantly low-income communities.
The similar performance metrics between the two schools, despite their different school types, suggest that local district and community factors may be playing a significant role in shaping student outcomes. Additionally, the chronic absenteeism rates for both schools, at 17.7% for the 2023-2024 school year, are well above the state average and could be an area of concern requiring further investigation.
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