Serving 756 students in grades 6-12, Academy Of Science And Innovation 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 10% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 756 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Of Science And Innovation ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Academy Of Science And Innovation's student population of 756 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
756 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy Of Science And Innovation 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 Science And Innovation is 0.67, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#815 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
50%
30%
Black
23%
12%
White
17%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Science And Innovation's ranking?
Academy Of Science And Innovation is ranked #815 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Academy Of Science And Innovation often compared to?
Academy Of Science And Innovationis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy Of Science And Innovation?
The graduation rate of Academy Of Science And Innovation is 90-94%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Academy Of Science And Innovation?
756 students attend Academy Of Science And Innovation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Academy Of Science And Innovation students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Of Science And Innovation?
Academy Of Science And Innovation has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Academy Of Science And Innovation offer ?
Academy Of Science And Innovation offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy Of Science And Innovation part of?
Academy Of Science And Innovation is part of Capitol Region Education Council School District.
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