Pathways Academy of Technology and Design vs Sport and Medical Sciences Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pathways Academy of Technology and Design
East Hartford · Public high · Grades 9–12
359 students
Sport and Medical Sciences Academy
Hartford · Public high · Grades 6–12
463 students
| Measure | Pathways Academy of Technology and Design East Hartford, Connecticut | Sport and Medical Sciences Academy Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #152 of 180 | #161 of 180 |
| National rank | #13665 of 16,910 | #14622 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 359 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.2% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 24% |
| city | East Hartford | Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pathways Academy of Technology and Design scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.5 vs 23.8).
- •Pathways Academy of Technology and Design does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Pathways Academy of Technology and Design does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Pathways Academy of Technology and Design does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.2% vs 84.2%).
- •Sport and Medical Sciences Academy does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.1).
- •Sport and Medical Sciences Academy is the larger school with 463 students compared with 359.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pathways Academy of Technology and Design better than Sport and Medical Sciences Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Pathways Academy of Technology and Design ranks higher (28.5 vs 23.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Pathways Academy of Technology and Design and Sport and Medical Sciences Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between East Hartford and Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pathways Academy of Technology and Design: 359. Sport and Medical Sciences Academy: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pathways Academy of Technology and Design and Sport and Medical Sciences Academy rank in Connecticut?
Pathways Academy of Technology and Design is 152nd of 180 and Sport and Medical Sciences Academy is 161st of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).