Great Path Academy at CT State Manchester
- Operated by: Hartford School District
- 9, 10, 11, 12
- 336 Total Students
Why choose us?
College Campus Location
Be part of a college community, while attending high school, at one of the few high schools in the state—or even the country—directly located on a college campus.
Work-Based Learning
Prepare for the future through practical experiences, diverse career exploration opportunities, leadership development, and non-credit courses at CT State Manchester through our ReadyCT partnership.
Small Class Sizes
Develop the values, self-discipline, work habits, and academic and life skills needed to achieve success in college and beyond through an intimate, innovative learning environment.
Tuition-Free College Credits
Access college-level courses and earn up to 36 tuition-free college credits through CT State Manchester.
Schedule
Events
Transportation
Transportation is provided for students living inside the RSCO transportation zone. Review the transportation zone map to determine eligibility.
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RSCO does not provide door-to-door transportation. Bus stops vary and may include stops in your neighborhood or centralized locations in or near your town. Typically, centralized bus stops are not within walking distance of a student’s home. Families are responsible for transportation to the bus stop.
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Students attending a magnet school located in their town receive transportation through their home district. Manchester residents receive transportation through Manchester Public Schools for this school. Contact the district’s transportation office for more information.
For students living outside the transportation zone, families may transport their child to an existing stop within the transportation zone or provide their own transportation. A reimbursement stipend is available for families who live outside the transportation zone and bring their child to school.
Specialization
Early College/College Prep
Special Features
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Our ReadyCT partnership connects students' passions and interests with work-based learning opportunities connected with their CT State Manchester college classes. Students are encouraged to get involved in clubs and activities such as student council to actively work and build community and culture for each other through events and activities.
- School community events, include our Black History Month assembly, House Club program where different houses of students compete with each other all year in different games and sports, and GPA Pro, where students can earn status for rewards and opportunities through hard work, academics, and behavior.
Achievements
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Magnet School of Excellence & Distinction 2018, 2024, 2025
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U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools 2020
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U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools 2017
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Member of Middle College National Consortium 2023
Placement Priorities
The following priorities are used in the placement process and can increase the chance of a placement if the school has available seats. To receive priority, you must apply during the on-time application period and make the school your first choice. Applicants receive priority in the order listed below.
- Enrolled Sibling
- Employee/Staff*
- Placed Sibling
- Pathway School: Breakthrough Magnet School, South; Environmental Sciences Magnet at Hooker School; Renzulli Gifted & Talented Academy; STEM Magnet at Annie Fisher School; Webster MicroSociety Magnet School
*Includes staff at Manchester Community College
Sports, Clubs & Activities
Sports
We offer a full CIAC sports program through our partnership with Buckley High School, and provide daily transportation to Buckley High School.
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross country
- Football
- Outdoor Track
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Clubs & Activities
Various clubs and extracurricular activities are available to our students to enhance their educational experience. A sampling of these clubs and activities are listed to give families a sense of what options are available. These offerings are subject to change and may vary by grade level. Please check with the school for more information.
- Affinity Groups
- Art Club
- Dance
- Drama Club
- eSports Club
- Film Club
- Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
- Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA)
- Journalism/Newspaper Club
- Rock Climbing Club
- Science Club
- Student Government/Council
- Student Leadership Group
