Enrollment
697
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bloomfield, CT
Academy of International Studies 6-12
Federal NCES profile for Academy of International Studies 6-12, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090070000880
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of International Studies 6-12 earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Bloomfield · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy of International Studies 6-12 has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of International Studies 6-12 ranks #2 of 6 schools in Bloomfield, CT.
School address
District: Capitol Region Education Council · Connecticut
NCES ID 090070000880 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy of International Studies 6-12 compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy of International Studies 6-12
Academy of International Studies 6-12 is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bloomfield, Connecticut, enrolling 697 students.
At 11.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 697 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 127 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 174 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 192 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 697 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bloomfield's public schools, it stands alongside Ana Grace Academy of the Arts (855 students): Academy of International Studies 6-12 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.6:1 vs 23.1:1).
Capitol Region Education Council also operates Ana Grace Academy of the Arts (855 students) and Academy of Aerospace and Engineering (767 students) alongside Academy of International Studies 6-12.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy of International Studies 6-12 compares
Academy of International Studies 6-12 on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▲ 56% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 697 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
697
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 47.6%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
White 7.0%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Academy of International Studies 6-12 is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
How Academy of International Studies 6-12 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Grace Academy of the Arts | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Aerospace and Engineering | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of Science and Innovation | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle Schoo | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of International Studies 6-12's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Bloomfield
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ana Grace Academy of the Arts
Standard public school
855 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Museum Academy
Standard public school
511 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School
Standard public school
289 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Laurel School
Standard public school
247 students 8.2:1 students per teacher
Global Experience Magnet School
Standard public school
175 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~697 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Academy of International Studies 6-12
How many students attend Academy of International Studies 6-12?
Academy of International Studies 6-12 has 697 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bloomfield, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of International Studies 6-12?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of International Studies 6-12 is 11.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of International Studies 6-12?
56.7% of students at Academy of International Studies 6-12 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of International Studies 6-12?
The largest demographic group at Academy of International Studies 6-12 is African American at 47.6% of enrollment, in Bloomfield, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of International Studies 6-12?
Academy of International Studies 6-12 has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy of International Studies 6-12 rank among schools in Bloomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of International Studies 6-12 ranks #2 of 6 schools in Bloomfield, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bloomfield on the city page.
Is Academy of International Studies 6-12 a good school?
Academy of International Studies 6-12 earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Capitol Region Education Council?
Besides Academy of International Studies 6-12, Capitol Region Education Council also operates Ana Grace Academy of the Arts (855 students), Academy of Aerospace and Engineering (767 students), and Academy of Science and Innovation (767 students). See the Capitol Region Education Council district page for the complete list.
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