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#44 of 202 private schools in CT

Top 21% of private schools

Franklin Academy

High School · East Haddam, CT

A private high school in East Haddam, CT serving grades 8th – 12th.

Private

140 RIVER RD, East Haddam, CT 06423

  • 2.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CT.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio2.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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School Day Length7.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,521
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C3.2 / 10
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Diversity Index23%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.3 / 10
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Enrollment79
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CT

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Franklin Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$106,217

Median home value

$374,300

Median rent

$1,611/mo

College educated

44%

Homeownership

94.8%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06423; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White87.3%
Asian7.6%
Black2.5%
Hispanic2.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Nathan Hale-ray High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.39–123.7 mi264Compare →
Valley Regional High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.39–124.8 mi483Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Franklin Academy is listed in East Haddam, CT; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Franklin Academy

Franklin Academy is a private high school in East Haddam, CT, serving approximately 79 students in grades 8th-12th with a 2.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #44 of 202 private schools in CT.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Franklin Academy

What grades does Franklin Academy serve?

Franklin Academy serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Franklin Academy?

Franklin Academy has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Academy is 2.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Franklin Academy rank in CT?

Franklin Academy ranks #44 of 202 private schools in CT.

What is Franklin Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Franklin Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Franklin Academy a private school?

Yes, Franklin Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Franklin Academy a religious school?

No, Franklin Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
79
Gender Split
70% M / 30% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
2.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.8 hours
Days Per Year
195 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Middlesex County
Area population (ZIP 06423)
5,163
Area average commute
32.9 min
Area median age
50.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06423; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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