Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School

Summary:

Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School is a public magnet high school serving grades 9-12 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, with a student population of 392. Despite being part of the low-performing Bridgeport School District, the school consistently outperforms the district and often the state in standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Science.

The school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White and Asian students compared to nearby traditional high schools like Central High School and Warren Harding High School, may be a result of its magnet program and focus on technology and software engineering. However, the school also faces socioeconomic challenges, with a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.33% to 64.29% over the past three years.

While the school's academic performance is strong compared to the district, it still lags behind the state average in several key metrics, particularly in mathematics. This suggests that there may be room for improvement in the school's curriculum, teaching methods, or support services to help students achieve even higher levels of academic success. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.5 to 13.1 over the past three years, indicates a potentially more personalized learning environment that could contribute to its academic success.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

840 Old Town Road
Bridgeport, CT 06606

(203) 275-3372

District: Bridgeport School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
110^th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,992

Feeder schools for Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School:

Elementary:	Barnum School
	Beardsley School
	Black Rock School
	Blackham School
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	Bryant School
	Cesar Batalla School
	Classical Studies Academy
	Columbus School
	Edison School
	Geraldine Johnson School
	Hall School
	Hallen School
	James J. Curiale School
	Jettie S. Tisdale School
	John Winthrop School
	Luis Munoz Marin School
	Madison School
	Paul Laurence Dunbar School
	Read School
	Roosevelt School
	Thomas Hooker School
	Waltersville School
Alternative:	Wilbur Cross School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 404

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.5%

African American:

22.5%

White:

16.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School ranks worse than 75.9% of high schools in Connecticut. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Bridgeport School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.99. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.5%), African American (22.5%), White (16.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Bridgeport School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School is 13.6, which is the 3^rd best among 4 high schools in the Bridgeport School District. (See more...)

Compare Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School employs 29.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School is $16,992, which is the 3^rd highest among 4 high schools in the Bridgeport School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School 110^th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School in the ranking list.)

Bridgeport School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridgeport School District 152^nd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School

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Rank History for all students at Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2015	17.74	171^st	196	12.8%
2016	25.48	98^th	132	25.8%
2017	33.30	86^th	140	38.6%
2018	34.21	83^rd	121	31.4%
2021	35.44	122^nd	200	39.0%
2022	15.39	113^th	139	18.7%
2023	24.51	101^st	142	28.9%
2024	21.99	110^th	145	24.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	42.26	99^th	175	43.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	46.78	16^th	37	56.8%
2021	39.18	93^rd	155	40.0%
2022	26.55	51^st	63	19.0%
2023	20.23	61^st	70	12.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	26.38	136^th	189	28.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	37.08	115^th	182	36.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	36.35	37^th	58	36.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	56.64	7^th	20	65.0%
2021	43.40	54^th	104	48.1%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	63	101	4	64	0	1	3	236
2015	94	143	14	110	0	1	3	365
2016	136	180	22	149	0	1	4	492
2017	133	169	21	169	3	1	6	502
2018	102	147	26	188	1	0	11	475
2019	87	143	27	205	2	0	11	475
2020	63	117	24	181	2	0	11	398
2021	68	106	21	168	1	0	10	374
2022	65	106	31	193	1	0	6	402
2023	56	93	26	207	0	0	10	392
2024	67	91	25	208	0	0	13	404

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	236	16.0	14.7	98.7
2015	365	23.0	15.8	100
2016	492	27.0	18.2	74.2
2017	502	27.6	18.1	28.5
2018	475	31.5	15.0	35.6
2019	475	23.0	20.6	57.7
2020	398	29.5	13.4	54.8
2021	374	32.5	11.5	47.3
2022	402	30.5	13.1	49.5
2023	392	30.0	13.0	64.3
2024	404	29.5	13.6	67.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	236	16.0	14.7	98.7
2015	365	23.0	15.8	100
2016	492	27.0	18.2	74.2
2017	502	27.6	18.1	28.5
2018	475	31.5	15.0	35.6
2019	475	23.0	20.6	57.7
2020	398	29.5	13.4	54.8
2021	374	32.5	11.5	47.3
2022	402	30.5	13.1	49.5
2023	392	30.0	13.0	64.3
2024	404	29.5	13.6	67.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$11,905
2019	$10,637
2020	$12,427
2021	$14,486
2022	$16,088
2023	$16,992

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Math (Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School)	25	18.8	6.2%
11th Grade Math (Bridgeport School District)	12.6	8.3	4.3%
11th Grade Math (Connecticut)	40.6	34.1	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	475	392	17.5%
African American	143	93	35%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	27	26	3.7%
Hispanic	205	207	1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	87	56	35.6%
Two or More Races	11	10	9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.7%	64.3%	6.6%

Schools Near Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)		SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Math (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)	SBAC Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 8th Grade	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	840 Old Town Road	Bridgeport	06606	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	Yes	No	No	(203) 275-3372	404	30	13.6	67.8%	67 (16.6%)	91 (22.5%)	208 (51.5%)	25 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)	22	110^th of 145 public high schools	24.1%		24.5	101^st of 142 public high schools	28.9%	9		25.7	43.1	11.9				$16,992
Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	840 Old Town Road	Bridgeport	06606	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	Yes	No	No	(203) 275-3413	366	28	13.0	75.1%	44 (12.0%)	96 (26.2%)	188 (51.4%)	24 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.3%)	19.4	114^th of 145 public high schools	21.4%		29.4	93^rd of 142 public high schools	34.5%	21		26.0	41.3	7.7				$16,373
Aerospace/Hydrospace Engineering and Physical Sciences Magne	Public, Magnet	9-12	840 Old Town Road	Bridgeport	06606	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	Yes	No	No	(203) 275-3343	330	26	12.9	70.3%	50 (15.2%)	79 (23.9%)	175 (53.0%)	12 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.2%)								(n/a)			40.8					$18,457
Bullard-Havens Technical High School	Public	9-12	500 Palisade Ave.	Bridgeport	06610	Fairfield County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 579-6333	818	75	10.9	66.0%	20 (2.4%)	211 (25.8%)	551 (67.4%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.7%)	9.3	131^st of 145 public high schools	9.7%		11.6	124^th of 142 public high schools	12.7%	7		21.1	22.6	3.0				$27,417
Warren Harding High School	Public	9-12	379 Bond St	Bridgeport	06610	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 275-2751	1,201	68	17.5	86.7%	53 (4.4%)	410 (34.1%)	707 (58.9%)	9 (0.7%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (1.4%)	5.3	141^st of 145 public high schools	2.8%		5.4	138^th of 142 public high schools	2.8%	3		11.4	17.2					$16,782
Bunnell High School	Public	9-12	1 Bulldog Boulevard	Stratford	06614	Fairfield County	Stratford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 385-4250	1,057	82	12.9	44.3%	314 (29.7%)	279 (26.4%)	406 (38.4%)	24 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (3.0%)								(n/a)		34.7						$20,288
Trumbull High School	Public	9-12	72 Strobel Rd.	Trumbull	06611	Fairfield County	Trumbull School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 452-4555	2,155	146	14.7	18.6%	1,345 (62.4%)	155 (7.2%)	394 (18.3%)	207 (9.6%)	4 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	45 (2.1%)	88	15^th of 145 public high schools	89.7%		89.8	14^th of 142 public high schools	90.1%	1		73.4	73.8	54.3				$19,735
Central High School	Public	9-12	1 Lincoln Blvd.	Bridgeport	06606	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 576-7377	1,704	96	17.7	79.3%	155 (9.1%)	504 (29.6%)	962 (56.5%)	51 (3.0%)	9 (0.5%)	3 (0.2%)	18 (1.1%)	16.4	119^th of 145 public high schools	17.9%		16.4	113^th of 142 public high schools	20.4%	6		24.5	34.1	10.1				$15,189
The Bridge Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	160 Pulaski Street	Bridgeport	06608	Fairfield County	The Bridge Academy District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(203) 336-9999	281	17	16.9	86.1%	2 (0.7%)	139 (49.5%)	129 (45.9%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.1%)								(n/a)	15.6	17.1			30.6	24.5	40.0	$16,552
Bridgeport Residential Center	Public	8-12	60 Housatonic Ave	Bridgeport	06604	Fairfield County	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(203) 579-3671	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School

What schools feed into Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School?

Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Barnum School
Elementary : Beardsley School
Elementary : Black Rock School
Elementary : Blackham School
Elementary : Bryant School
Elementary : Cesar Batalla School
Elementary : Classical Studies Academy
Elementary : Columbus School
Elementary : Edison School
Elementary : Geraldine Johnson School
Elementary : Hall School
Elementary : Hallen School
Elementary : James J. Curiale School
Elementary : Jettie S. Tisdale School
Elementary : John Winthrop School
Elementary : Luis Munoz Marin School
Elementary : Madison School
Elementary : Paul Laurence Dunbar School
Elementary : Read School
Elementary : Roosevelt School
Elementary : Thomas Hooker School
Elementary : Waltersville School
Alternative : Wilbur Cross School

What district is Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School in?

Bridgeport School District

How many students attend Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 404 students attended Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School.

Is Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School a good school?

Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School ranks in the bottom 24.1% of Connecticut high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School?

Students at Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School are 51% Hispanic, 23% African American, 17% White, 6% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

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