Serving 861 students in grades 9-12, Enrico Fermi High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
861 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-64%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)2%
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)8%
23%
Black
(15-16)5%
13%
White
(15-16)80%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)5%
3%
Graduation Rate
(14-15)89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% CT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Enrico Fermi High School?
The graduation rate of Enrico Fermi High School is 89%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 88%.
How many students attend Enrico Fermi High School?
861 students attend Enrico Fermi High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Enrico Fermi High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Enrico Fermi High School?
Enrico Fermi High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Enrico Fermi High School offer ?
Enrico Fermi High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Enrico Fermi High School part of?
Enrico Fermi High School is part of Enfield School District.
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