This report examines the administration, funding, and history of Connecticut's interdistrict and intradistrict magnet schools. Included in this report are answers to frequently asked questions, a timeline of significant moments in the history of magnet schools in Connecticut, and information about magnet school enrollment and sending district tuition.
Originally published in November 2018 — and revised in February 2021, December 2021, October 2024, and July 2026 — this report has been updated with statutory and policy changes.
Citation
School and State Finance Project. (2026). Guide to Connecticut's Magnet Schools. Southington, CT: Author. Retrieved from https://files.schoolstatefinance.org/hubfs/Reports/Guide%20to%20CTs%20Magnet%20Schools.pdf.