Joseph A. Foran High School vs. Jonathan Law High School
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School Overview
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Joseph A. Foran High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Overview
Serving 765 students in grades 9-12, Joseph A. Foran High School ranks in the top 30% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 815 students in grades 9-12, Jonathan Law High School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
765 students
815 students
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% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
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Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
74 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#281 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#463 out of 942 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35-39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55-59%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40-44%
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Graduation Rate
97%
93%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
190
209
Grade 10 Students
189
213
Grade 11 Students
176
211
Grade 12 Students
210
182
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
12%
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% Hispanic
12%
17%
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% Black
5%
7%
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% White
73%
62%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
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Diversity Score
0.45
0.57
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Jonathan Law High School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Jonathan Law High School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/16000/15799/jonathan-law-high-school-chart-j0WTs3.png)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
24%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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