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.
476
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John S. Martinez Sea and Sky STEM School
Demographic Student Count
White9
Hispanic429
Black28
Asian1
Two or More6
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    429 (90.1 %)
  • Black
    28 (5.9 %)
  • White
    9 (1.9 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: 476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 364
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 40
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 38
Kindergarten 36
Grade 1 44
Grade 2 46
Grade 3 55
Grade 4 56
Grade 5 50
Grade 6 51
Grade 7 47
Grade 8 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John S. Martinez Sea and Sky STEM School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten38
Kindergarten36
Grade 144
Grade 246
Grade 355
Grade 456
Grade 550
Grade 651
Grade 747
Grade 853
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John S. Martinez Sea and Sky STEM School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24050.4%
Male23649.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)