Serving 1,739 students in grades 9-12, Brien Mcmahon 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,739 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brien McMahon High School serves the southwest part of Norwalk, CT, covering an area of approximately 10.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.4 miles from the school to the nearest zone edge, and the furthest edge being 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brien Mcmahon High School's student population of 1,739 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,739 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brien Mcmahon High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brien Mcmahon High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#666 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
62%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
13%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
19%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
89%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brien Mcmahon High School's ranking?
Brien Mcmahon High School is ranked #666 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Brien Mcmahon High School often compared to?
Brien Mcmahon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norwalk High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brien Mcmahon High School?
The graduation rate of Brien Mcmahon High School is 89%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 88.2%.
How many students attend Brien Mcmahon High School?
1,739 students attend Brien Mcmahon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Brien Mcmahon High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brien Mcmahon High School?
Brien Mcmahon High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Brien Mcmahon High School offer ?
Brien Mcmahon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brien Mcmahon High School part of?
Brien Mcmahon High School is part of Norwalk School District.
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