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#525 of 990 schools in CT

Enfield High School

High School · Enfield School District · Enfield, CT

A high school in Enfield, CT where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1264 Enfield St., Enfield, CT 06082

  • Math 24% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2022)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$23,774
Chronic Absenteeism21.4%

Students at Enfield High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Enfield High School 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat 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.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Academy of Computer Science and EngineeringEnrollment path unverified4.89–122.1 mi529Compare →
Suffield AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2private9–122.8 mi418Compare →
Willie Ross School for the DeafPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–123.7 mi54Compare →
Windsor Locks High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.59–124.6 mi378Compare →

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.

Enfield School District

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#4 of 8
District spending per student
$23,774NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Enfield High School is listed in Enfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Enfield High School

Enfield High School is a public high school in Enfield, CT, part of Enfield School District, serving approximately 1,481 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #525 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Enfield High School

What grades does Enfield High School serve?

Enfield High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Enfield High School?

Enfield High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,481 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Enfield High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Enfield High School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Enfield High School rank in CT?

Enfield High School ranks #525 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Enfield High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Enfield High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Enfield High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Enfield High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Enfield High School a charter school?

No, Enfield High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Enfield High School a Title I school?

No, Enfield High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Enfield High School?

42.5% of students at Enfield High School 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
1,481
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
121
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 1
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.4%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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