Thames River Academy serves 76 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
76 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-59%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)21-39%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
23%
31%
Black
9%
12%
White
55%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)11-19%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
5%
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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% CT state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thames River Academy?
The graduation rate of Thames River Academy is 11-19%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 86%.
How many students attend Thames River Academy?
76 students attend Thames River Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Thames River Academy students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thames River Academy?
Thames River Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thames River Academy offer ?
Thames River Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Thames River Academy part of?
Thames River Academy is part of Norwich School District.
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