Marine Science Magnet High School vs. New London High School
Should you attend Marine Science Magnet High School or New London High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Marine Science Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
New London High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 274 students in grades 9-12, Marine Science Magnet High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 605 students in grades 9-12, New London High School 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 is 6-9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
274 students
605 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
44 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#165 out of 939 schools in CT
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#900 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
10-14%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
6-9%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
73
145
Grade 10 Students
71
186
Grade 11 Students
68
145
Grade 12 Students
62
129
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
1%
% Hispanic
19%
71%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
61%
6%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
83%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%