Below Average
#784 of 990 schools in CT
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering
High School · Capitol Region Education Council · Windsor, CT
A Capitol Region Education Council high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1101 Kennedy Road, Windsor, CT 06095
- Math 21% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Academy of Aerospace and Engineering score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Academy of Aerospace and Engineering sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,821/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Windsor), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,548
Median home value
$283,800
Median rent
$1,587/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
81.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06095; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Locks High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Praise Power & Prayer Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| East Windsor High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Windsor High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 1,119 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Capitol Region Education Council
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #5 of 15
- District spending per student
- $29,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering is listed in Capitol Region Education Council; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy of Aerospace and Engineering
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering is a public high school in Windsor, CT, part of Capitol Region Education Council, serving approximately 775 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #784 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy of Aerospace and Engineering
What grades does Academy of Aerospace and Engineering serve?
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Academy of Aerospace and Engineering?
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering has an enrollment of approximately 775 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Aerospace and Engineering?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Aerospace and Engineering is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academy of Aerospace and Engineering rank in CT?
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering ranks #784 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Academy of Aerospace and Engineering's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy of Aerospace and Engineering has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Academy of Aerospace and Engineering?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy of Aerospace and Engineering has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Academy of Aerospace and Engineering a charter school?
No, Academy of Aerospace and Engineering is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Academy of Aerospace and Engineering a Title I school?
No, Academy of Aerospace and Engineering is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy of Aerospace and Engineering?
53.5% of students at Academy of Aerospace and Engineering qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 775
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.6%
- Phone
- (860) 243-0857
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 06095)
- 29,367
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06095; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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