Serving 170 students in grades 9-12, Journalism And Media Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
41%
31%
Black
55%
12%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)80-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% CT state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Journalism And Media Academy?
The graduation rate of Journalism And Media Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Journalism And Media Academy?
170 students attend Journalism And Media Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Journalism And Media Academy students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Journalism And Media Academy?
Journalism And Media Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Journalism And Media Academy offer ?
Journalism And Media Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Journalism And Media Academy part of?
Journalism And Media Academy is part of Hartford School District.
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