Summary:
Zip code 06082 in Enfield, Connecticut, is served by two high schools for grades 9–12: Enfield High School and the Academy of Computer Science and Engineering, which together enroll about 1,976 students. Enfield High is the much larger school, with roughly 1,426 students in the Enfield School District, while the Academy is a smaller program with 550 students operated by the Capitol Region Education Council.
When it comes to academics, Enfield High School is the clear leader. It ranks 60th out of 141 high schools statewide with a 3-star rating, and it outperforms the state in science with 61.4% proficient on the NGSS exam, compared to a 50.5% state average. Its ELA scores (58.2%) are right at the state average, while math (30.4%) is slightly below the state's 31.1%. In contrast, the Academy of Computer Science and Engineering ranks 131st out of 141 and shows very low proficiency rates, including just 6.5% in math and 19.3% in science in 2024–2025 — a 38.5-point gap in science between the two schools in the same zip code.
The Academy, part of the Capitol Region Education Council, does stand out in one important area: its 96.4% graduation rate beats the state average of 91.2% and Enfield High's 90.1%. However, chronic absenteeism is a serious concern at both schools — 44.3% at the Academy and 25.1% at Enfield, both well above the 16.4% state average. The Academy also spends about $26,029 per student with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio, compared to Enfield's $16,374 and 13.4:1 ratio, yet its test scores are dramatically lower, likely reflecting the challenges of serving a higher-need student population. For parents, Enfield High School offers stronger academics, while the Academy offers a smaller, more personalized environment that successfully guides students to graduation.
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