Prospective Families

Connecticut River Academy

Choosing a magnet school may be exactly the right step for your child — and you. At Connecticut River Academy (CTRA), we believe learning should not be confined to a classroom. We believe your child’s success later in life depends on the choices you make now.

Experience hands-on innovation and technology

At CTRA, science, innovation, and technology are at the forefront of our teaching. Our curriculum challenges students to reach their fullest academic potential and is filled with opportunities for hands-on learning and discovery. Our theme-based learning experiences allow students to gain the skillsets needed to advance in the workforce or post-secondary education. CTRA’s sustainability theme encompasses two areas of study: environmental science and advanced manufacturing.

Learn and grow outside the classroom

Your child has so many opportunities to grow and learn at CTRA. With afterschool advanced enrichment programs, clubs, and intramural sports programs, your child will become a well-rounded individual, ready to hit the ground running after graduation. Students in our advanced
manufacturing program have the opportunity to intern while in high school, in preparation for real world experiences.

As a magnet school, CTRA offers several benefits including:

• Academic success that prepares students for a lifetime of achievement
• Diverse student body that encourages respect, empathy and collaboration
• Family and community involvement that instills a passion for learning and growth
• Flexible and innovative curriculum centered around a unifying theme

Magnet school transportation

We believe that everyone should have access to a great education. That’s why we make transportation to and from our magnet schools as convenient as possible. Learn about your transportation options now.