Academy of Aerospace and Engineering
- Operated by: Capitol Region Education Council (CREC)
- 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
- 770 Total Students
Why choose us?
Rigorous STEM-driven curriculum
Get a high-quality thematic education, test limits, and learn alongside a diverse community of learners, faculty, and staff.Real-world learning experiences
Develop future-focused skills through mentoring programs, career symposiums, internships, fairs, events, and hands-on learning.
One-of-a-kind, modern environment
Learn in a state-of-the-art facility complete with high-tech STEM labs, maker spaces, workshops, and computer labs
Tuition-free college credits
Earn college credits through UConn’s Early College Experience, Advanced Placement classes, and College Partnerships.
Schedule
Events
Transportation
- Transportation is provided for students living inside the RSCO transportation zone. Review the transportation zone map to determine eligibility.
- RSCO does not provide door-to-door transportation. Bus stops vary and may include stops in your neighborhood or centralized locations in or near your town. Typically, centralized bus stops are not within walking distance of a student’s home. Families are responsible for transportation to the bus stop.
- Students attending a magnet school located in their town receive transportation through their home district. Windsor residents receive transportation through Windsor Public Schools for this school. Contact the district’s transportation office for more information.
- For students living outside the transportation zone, families may transport their child to an existing stop within the transportation zone or provide their own transportation. A reimbursement stipend is available for families who live outside the transportation zone and bring their child to school.
Specialization
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Special Features
- State-of-the-art facility, including robust STEM labs, maker spaces, workshops, and computer labs
- College level opportunities including UConn Early College Experience (ECE), Advanced Placement classes, and College & Community Partnerships
Placement Priorities
The following priorities are used in the placement process and can increase the chance of a placement if the school has available seats. To receive priority, you must apply during the on-time application period and make the school your first choice. Applicants receive priority in the order listed below.
- Direct Pathway: Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary School
- Enrolled Sibling
- Employee/Staff
- Placed Sibling
- Pathway School: Academy of International Studies Elementary School; Ana Grace Academy of the Arts School (grade 5 & grade 8); Discovery Academy; Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet School; Montessori Magnet School, CREC (grade 5 & grade 6); Museum Academy; Reggio Magnet School of the Arts; and University of Hartford Magnet School.
School Recognitions
- Top 10 High School for the largest percentage of students (34%) taking UConn courses through UConn ECE for the 2022-23 academic year.
- 5th in the state for FAFSA completion.
- 11th-grade student competed in the International Science Fair in 2023.
- The College Board’s AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award.
- Student co-authored research article published in The Journal of Student Research.
Sports, Clubs & Activities
Sports
Athletic opportunities and sports teams add to the educational experience of our students. The sports programs listed are subject to change and may vary by grade level. Many of the sports offerings in Grades 9-12 are interscholastic and include different levels, such as Varsity, Junior Varsity and/or Freshman teams. Please check with the school for more information.
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross country
- Flag Football
- Football
- Indoor Track
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Clubs & Activities
Various clubs and extracurricular activities are available to our students to enhance their educational experience. A sampling of these clubs and activities are listed to give families a sense of what options are available. These offerings are subject to change and may vary by grade level. Please check with the school for more information.
- Debate Team
- Drama Club
- Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA)
- Math Team
- Model U.N.
- Newspaper Club
- Robotics Club
- Science Club
- Student Government/Council
