Connecticut Ib Academy

857 Forbes St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
9/
10
Top 20%
Connecticut IB Academy is an interdistrict magnet school located in East Hartford, Connecticut. It is next door to East Hartford High School; the two are connected by a bridge.
Serving 188 students in grades 9-12, Connecticut Ib Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 188 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Connecticut Ib Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Connecticut Ib Academy's student population of 188 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

Connecticut Ib Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Connecticut Ib Academy is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#164 out of 942 schools
(Top 20%)
50-59%
40%
80-89%
50%
80-89%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
32%
31%
Black
37%
12%
White
16%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.73
≥90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Connecticut Ib Academy's ranking?
Connecticut Ib Academy is ranked #164 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Connecticut Ib Academy?
The graduation rate of Connecticut Ib Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Connecticut Ib Academy?
188 students attend Connecticut Ib Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Connecticut Ib Academy students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Connecticut Ib Academy?
Connecticut Ib Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Connecticut Ib Academy offer ?
Connecticut Ib Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Connecticut Ib Academy part of?
Connecticut Ib Academy is part of East Hartford School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 188 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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