Serving 766 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 15% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 766 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (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
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Academy Of Science And Innovation's student population of 766 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
766 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy Of Science And Innovation ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 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 more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#719 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
49%
29%
Black
23%
13%
White
19%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #719 out of 940 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy Of Science And Innovation?
The graduation rate of Academy Of Science And Innovation is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Academy Of Science And Innovation?
766 students attend Academy Of Science And Innovation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Academy Of Science And Innovation students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Of Science And Innovation?
Academy Of Science And Innovation has a student ration of 11:1, 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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