Serving 402 students in grades 9-12, Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School's student population of 402 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#541 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
48%
29%
Black
26%
13%
White
16%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School's ranking?
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School is ranked #541 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School often compared to?
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aerospace/hydrospace Engineering And Physical Sciences Magne by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School?
The graduation rate of Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School?
402 students attend Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School?
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School offer ?
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School part of?
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School is part of Bridgeport School District.
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