Serving 390 students in grades 9-12, Pathways Academy Of Technology And Design 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pathways Academy Of Technology And Design ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pathways Academy Of Technology And Design's student population of 390 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Pathways Academy Of Technology And Design ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pathways Academy Of Technology And Design is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#688 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
57%
31%
Black
26%
12%
White
11%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pathways Academy Of Technology And Design's ranking?
Pathways Academy Of Technology And Design is ranked #688 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Pathways Academy Of Technology And Design often compared to?
Pathways Academy Of Technology And Designis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pathways Academy Of Technology And Design?
The graduation rate of Pathways Academy Of Technology And Design is 80-84%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Pathways Academy Of Technology And Design?
390 students attend Pathways Academy Of Technology And Design.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Pathways Academy Of Technology And Design students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pathways Academy Of Technology And Design?
Pathways Academy Of Technology And Design has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pathways Academy Of Technology And Design offer ?
Pathways Academy Of Technology And Design offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pathways Academy Of Technology And Design part of?
Pathways Academy Of Technology And Design is part of Hartford School District.
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