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Putnum Science Academy

18 Maple Street, Putnam, CT, 06260 -

School Notes Overview:

Putnum Science Academy is a private boy boarding school offering a comprehensive college preparatory program focusing on science, mathematics, and technology. PSA is a small structured school delivering a rigorous, innovative educational program. The first school year (2003-2004) the institution began with grades 9, 10, and 11 with an enrollment of about 54 students. PSA will expand one grade per year to ultimately include up to grade 12, with a projected total enrollment of 200 students. As the school grows, the size of the faculty will increase to maintain a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, ensuring personal attention for all students. Putnam Science Academy is run by a charitable non profit organization called Wellspring Foundation.Wellspring Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to high quality in education.It was established in West Haven, Connecticut in 2000.Wellspring Foundation promotes science, mathematics, and educational technology in school environments.Founders of Wellspring Foundation are educators from distinguished universities such as the University of Connecticut and Quinnipiac University....

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School Overview:

	Putnum Science Academy
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s)	Other special emphasis association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
County	Windham County, CT
Student Body
Total Students	73 students
Student Body Type	All-boys
	This School	(CT) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	23%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 24 students
	Grade 10 - 22 students
	Grade 11 - 13 students
	Grade 12 - 14 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	12 teachers
	This School	(CT) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:5	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Putnum Science Academy is a private boy boarding school offering a comprehensive college preparatory program focusing on science, mathematics, and technology. PSA is a small structured school delivering a rigorous, innovative educational program. The first school year (2003-2004) the institution began with grades 9, 10, and 11 with an enrollment of about 54 students. PSA will expand one grade per year to ultimately include up to grade 12, with a projected total enrollment of 200 students. As the school grows, the size of the faculty will increase to maintain a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, ensuring personal attention for all students. Putnam Science Academy is run by a charitable non profit organization called Wellspring Foundation.Wellspring Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to high quality in education.It was established in West Haven, Connecticut in 2000.Wellspring Foundation promotes science, mathematics, and educational technology in school environments.Founders of Wellspring Foundation are educators from distinguished universities such as the University of Connecticut and Quinnipiac University.
Profile last updated: 03/05/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (06260)	School Zip (06260)	(CT) State Average
Population (Approximate)	8,939 people	3,405,565 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	23%	41%
Population Average Age	38 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$42,912	$56,323
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.3 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	59 years old	48 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	56% / 44%	64% / 36%