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#754 of 990 schools in CT

Academy of Computer Science and Engineering

High School · Capitol Region Education Council · Enfield, CT

A Capitol Region Education Council high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1617 King Street, Enfield, CT 06082

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-5.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
District spending per student$29,950
Chronic Absenteeism47.1%

Students at Academy of Computer Science and Engineering score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 62 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
9%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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 24 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Academy of Computer Science 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,036/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Enfield), 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

$91,141

Median home value

$239,800

Median rent

$1,481/mo

College educated

30.6%

Homeownership

76.2%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06082; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Enfield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.29–122.1 mi1,481Compare →
Windsor Locks High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.59–122.9 mi378Compare →
East Windsor High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.59–123.3 mi257Compare →
Suffield AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2private9–123.7 mi418Compare →

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
#4 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 Computer Science and Engineering is listed in Capitol Region Education Council; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Academy of Computer Science and Engineering

Academy of Computer Science and Engineering is a public high school in Enfield, CT, part of Capitol Region Education Council, serving approximately 529 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #754 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Academy of Computer Science and Engineering

What grades does Academy of Computer Science and Engineering serve?

Academy of Computer Science and Engineering serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Academy of Computer Science and Engineering?

Academy of Computer Science and Engineering has an enrollment of approximately 529 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Computer Science and Engineering?

The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Computer Science and Engineering is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Academy of Computer Science and Engineering rank in CT?

Academy of Computer Science and Engineering ranks #754 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Academy of Computer Science and Engineering's MySchoolScout rating?

Academy of Computer Science and Engineering has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Computer Science and Engineering?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy of Computer Science and Engineering has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Academy of Computer Science and Engineering a charter school?

No, Academy of Computer Science and Engineering is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Academy of Computer Science and Engineering a Title I school?

No, Academy of Computer Science and Engineering is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy of Computer Science and Engineering?

69.9% of students at Academy of Computer Science 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
529
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 1
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.1%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 06082)
41,100
Area average commute
24.3 min
Area median age
41.9
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 06082; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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