High Schools in Stamford School District

The Stamford School District in Connecticut is home to three high schools: Westhill High School, Stamford High School, and The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering. While all three schools serve grades 9-12, The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering stands out as the highest-performing and most well-resourced high school in the Stamford School District.

The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering boasts the highest statewide school ranking, with a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 65th out of 145 Connecticut high schools. The school's students consistently outperform their peers in the Stamford School District and across the state in standardized tests, with proficiency rates reaching 64.7% in SAT/English Language Arts, 29.3% in SAT/Math, and 45% in NGSS/Science. Additionally, the school has the lowest percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, indicating a relatively more advantaged student population.

In contrast, Westhill High School and Stamford High School generally perform below the Stamford School District and Connecticut state averages in academic metrics. These schools also have higher percentages of free and reduced lunch recipients, suggesting a more economically disadvantaged student population. The significant differences in spending per student across the three high schools, with The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering receiving the highest funding, may be a contributing factor to the performance disparities observed.