John S. Martinez Sea and Sky STEM School

School Overview
John S. Martinez Sea and Sky STEM Magnet School, located in New Haven, Connecticut, is a public school that offers a specialized curriculum centered on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). As a magnet school within the New Haven Public Schools district, it emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-based learning designed to prepare students for a rapidly evolving global economy. The "Sea and Sky" theme suggests a unique pedagogical focus on environmental science, marine biology, and aerospace studies, integrating these topics into a rigorous academic program that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

The school is deeply committed to community engagement and equity, serving a diverse student population by fostering a culture of collaboration and academic excellence. By leveraging its specialized focus, the institution provides students with opportunities to engage in laboratory work, project-based learning, and interdisciplinary studies that connect classroom theories to real-world applications. Through its commitment to STEM education and its strategic location in the Fair Haven neighborhood, the school serves as a central hub for educational innovation, aiming to empower the next generation of scientists, engineers, and informed citizens.
486
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John S. Martinez Sea and Sky STEM School
Demographic Student Count
White10
Hispanic437
Black26
Asian5
Two or More6
American Indian2
  • Hispanic
    437 (89.9%)
  • Black
    26 (5.3%)
  • White
    10 (2.1%)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    5 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: New Haven School District
Phone: (475)220-2000
Website: http://www.nhps.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 364
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 40
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 50
Kindergarten 44
Grade 1 48
Grade 2 41
Grade 3 48
Grade 4 46
Grade 5 53
Grade 6 54
Grade 7 51
Grade 8 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John S. Martinez Sea and Sky STEM School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten50
Kindergarten44
Grade 148
Grade 241
Grade 348
Grade 446
Grade 553
Grade 654
Grade 751
Grade 851
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John S. Martinez Sea and Sky STEM School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25251.9%
Male23448.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)