Serving 775 students in grades 6-12, Academy Of Aerospace 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 21% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 775 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering's student population of 775 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
775 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Academy Of Aerospace 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 Aerospace And Engineering is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#695 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
42%
31%
Black
33%
12%
White
11%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering's ranking?
Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering is ranked #695 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering?
The graduation rate of Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering?
775 students attend Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering?
Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering offer ?
Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering part of?
Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering is part of Capitol Region Education Council School District.
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