Serving 496 students in grades 9-12, Academy Of Computer Science And Engineering ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Of Computer Science And Engineering ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Academy Of Computer Science And Engineering's student population of 496 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy Of Computer Science And Engineering ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Of Computer Science And Engineering is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#871 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
52%
30%
Black
30%
12%
White
13%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Of Computer Science And Engineering's ranking?
Academy Of Computer Science And Engineering is ranked #871 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Academy Of Computer Science And Engineering often compared to?
Academy Of Computer Science And Engineeringis often viewed alongside schools like East Hartford High School, Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy Of Computer Science And Engineering?
The graduation rate of Academy Of Computer Science And Engineering is 90-94%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Academy Of Computer Science And Engineering?
496 students attend Academy Of Computer Science And Engineering.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Academy Of Computer Science And Engineering students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Of Computer Science And Engineering?
Academy Of Computer Science And Engineering has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Academy Of Computer Science And Engineering offer ?
Academy Of Computer Science And Engineering offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy Of Computer Science And Engineering part of?
Academy Of Computer Science And Engineering is part of Capitol Region Education Council School District.
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