Academy of Computer Science and Engineering

acse.crecschools.org/

550 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

PSA Civic Leadership High School, located in Enfield, Connecticut, is a public magnet school operated by the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC). The school is designed with a specific focus on civic engagement, social justice, and leadership development. Its curriculum integrates traditional academic subjects with hands-on learning experiences, encouraging students to analyze complex societal issues and develop the skills necessary to become active, informed citizens in their local and global communities.

The school fosters an inclusive environment that emphasizes character growth, public service, and collaboration. Through partnerships with community organizations and a focus on project-based learning, students are provided with unique opportunities to participate in internships, service projects, and civic initiatives. By prioritizing both academic rigor and social responsibility, PSA Civic Leadership High School aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success and lifelong leadership roles.

550

Total Students

53.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy of Computer Science and Engineering
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	278
Black	179
Asian	9
Two or More	24

Hispanic
278 (50.5%)
Black
179 (32.5%)
White
60 (10.9%)
Two or More
24 (4.4%)
Asian
9 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Capitol Region Education Council
Phone:	(860)253-0274
Website:	http://acse.crecschools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	351
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 179

Grade 10 131

Grade 11 154

Grade 12 86