Global Experience Magnet School

www.bloomfieldschools.org

195 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Global Experience Magnet School (GEMS), located in Bloomfield, Connecticut, is a specialized secondary school that emphasizes a globally focused, inquiry-based curriculum. As part of the Bloomfield Public Schools district, GEMS is designed to prepare students for success in an increasingly interconnected world by integrating international perspectives into its academic programming. The school fosters a rigorous learning environment that encourages students to think critically about global issues, cultural diversity, and their roles as responsible global citizens.

A core feature of the GEMS experience is its commitment to project-based learning and the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, which promotes independent research, collaborative problem-solving, and a deep understanding of complex, real-world challenges. By focusing on interdisciplinary studies and community engagement, the school aims to bridge the gap between local education and global awareness. Students are encouraged to develop strong communication skills and an appreciation for diverse viewpoints, equipping them with the academic and social tools necessary for higher education and professional leadership in a global society.

195

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Global Experience Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	66
Black	82
Asian	1
Two or More	18
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
82 (42.1 %)
Hispanic
66 (33.8 %)
White
25 (12.8 %)
Two or More
18 (9.2 %)
American Indian
2 (1.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bloomfield School District
Phone:	(860)769-6600
Website:	http://www.bloomfieldschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	195
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 30

Grade 7 29

Grade 8 33

Grade 9 24

Grade 10 25

Grade 11 29

Grade 12 25