Academy of Science and Innovation

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767 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The **Academy of Science and Innovation (ASI)**, located in New Britain, Connecticut, is a specialized magnet school operated by the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC). Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the school is designed to provide a rigorous, inquiry-based education with a dedicated focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Its curriculum is crafted to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application, aiming to prepare students for the demands of 21st-century careers and higher education in increasingly technical fields.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering innovation and collaborative problem-solving. By utilizing a thematic approach to learning, ASI integrates advanced scientific concepts with interdisciplinary projects, often encouraging partnerships with local businesses and research institutions. As part of the CREC magnet school system, the Academy promotes a diverse and inclusive environment, drawing students from various surrounding districts to create a community centered on academic excellence, critical thinking, and the pursuit of technological and scientific advancement.

767

Total Students

71.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy of Science and Innovation
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	418
Black	177
Asian	22
Two or More	38
American Indian	3

Hispanic
418 (54.6%)
Black
177 (23.1%)
White
108 (14.1%)
Two or More
38 (5.0%)
Asian
22 (2.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

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)223-0726
Website:	http://asi.crecschools.org/home
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	767
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	411
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	76

* 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 6 112

Grade 7 117

Grade 8 114

Grade 9 105

Grade 10 112

Grade 11 109

Grade 12 98