Enrollment
171
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New London, CT
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades
Federal NCES profile for Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090282001913
👥 S:T ratio 66
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 93% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in New London · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades has class sizes smaller than 93% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades ranks #9 of 11 public schools in New London, CT.
School address
District: New London School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090282001913 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades is a higher-need, small high school in New London, Connecticut, enrolling 171 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.6:1, Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades is leaner than roughly 93% of Connecticut schools and 29% under the state's 12.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 68.6% of students qualify for free meals, 88% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Connecticut schools, with 171 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 20 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #16, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among New London's high schools, it stands alongside New London High School (605 students): Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.6:1 vs 15.5:1).
New London School District also operates New London High School (605 students) and Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School (449 students) alongside Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades compares
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.6:1 | ▼ 29% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 88% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 7% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,532
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.3%
African American 20.5%
White 18.1%
Two or More 15.8%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New London School District, which includes Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades.
$24,532
Per student
+3%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 70.2%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New London High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in New London
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~171 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades
How many students attend Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades?
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades has 171 students enrolled. It is a high school in New London, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades?
The student-teacher ratio at Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades is 8.6:1, which is 29% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades?
68.6% of students at Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades?
The largest demographic group at Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades is Hispanic or Latino at 43.3% of enrollment, in New London, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades?
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades rank among public schools in New London?
By Resource Investment Index, Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades ranks #9 of 11 public schools in New London, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New London on the city page.
Is Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades a good school?
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 93% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New London School District?
Besides Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades, New London School District also operates New London High School (605 students), Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School (449 students), and Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School (445 students). See the New London School District district page for the complete list.
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