Is The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering a good school?

The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering ranks 65 th of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering?

In the 2022-23 school year, 642 students attended The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering.

What is the racial makeup of The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering?

Students at The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering are 40% Hispanic, 32% White, 13% African American, 11% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering

Summary:

The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering is a public magnet high school in Stamford, Connecticut that serves 642 students in grades 9-12. This school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, racial diversity, and ability to serve a significant population of students from low-income backgrounds.

The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering outperforms both the Stamford School District and the state of Connecticut on standardized tests, with 64.7% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to 49.6% for the district and 54.8% for the state. The school also has a more racially diverse student population than nearby Stamford High School and Westhill High School, with 32.4% White, 13.08% African American, 40.34% Hispanic, and 10.59% Asian students. Despite having 47.66% of students from low-income backgrounds, the school maintains strong academic performance, ranking 25th out of 63 Connecticut high schools for low-income students in 2021-2022.

Compared to nearby schools, The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering stands out as a high-performing public magnet school. While the nearby Center for Global Studies in the Norwalk School District also demonstrates exceptional academic performance, The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering consistently outperforms the nearby Stamford High School and Westhill High School in both academic achievement and diversity, making it a standout option for families in the Stamford area.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

411 High Ridge Rd.
Stamford, CT 06905

(203) 977-4336

District: Stamford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
65^th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,488

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 642

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

40.3%

White:

32.4%

African American:

13.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.7%

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering is $20,488, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Stamford School District!

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SchoolDigger ranks The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering 65^th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Stamford School District 132^nd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	35.25	141^st	176	19.9%
2008	46.79	119^th	176	32.4%
2009	57.91	104^th	176	40.9%
2010	65.07	86^th	186	53.8%
2011	75.38	45^th	189	76.2%
2012	60.06	103^rd	188	45.2%
2013	68.60	83^rd	193	57.0%
2015	65.38	70^th	196	64.3%
2016	61.24	51^st	132	61.4%
2017	64.70	55^th	140	60.7%
2018	68.74	52^nd	121	57.0%
2019	68.81	49^th	121	59.5%
2021	68.08	72^nd	200	64.0%
2022	59.85	58^th	139	58.3%
2023	66.89	48^th	142	66.2%
2024	56.45	65^th	145	55.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	76.05	37^th	175	78.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	73.74	40^th	155	74.2%
2022	46.58	25^th	63	60.3%

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Rank History for Female students at The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	62.51	43^rd	79	45.6%
2019	58.95	49^th	84	41.7%
2021	58.55	83^rd	189	56.1%
2022	46.58	60^th	106	43.4%
2023	57.77	53^rd	103	48.5%
2024	58.18	53^rd	102	48.0%

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Rank History for Male students at The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	60.00	46^th	78	41.0%
2019	58.71	48^th	80	40.0%
2021	70.72	63^rd	182	65.4%
2022	49.12	56^th	102	45.1%
2023	56.68	50^th	100	50.0%
2024	48.25	54^th	100	46.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	58.06	15^th	28	46.4%

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Rank History for African American students at The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	76.21	11^th	58	81.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	75.01	11^th	63	82.5%

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Rank History for White students at The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	48.80	81^st	155	47.7%
2022	65.07	39^th	117	66.7%
2023	79.75	21^st	116	81.9%

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

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	81	99	7	83	n/a	n/a	270
2005	115	99	13	84	n/a	n/a	311
2006	109	101	10	66	n/a	n/a	286
2007	189	103	19	110	n/a	n/a	421
2008	219	116	23	121	n/a	n/a	479
2009	292	126	37	150	n/a	n/a	605
2010	325	140	51	163	n/a	n/a	679
2011	325	134	67	147	0	8	681
2012	323	126	72	165	0	6	692
2013	318	117	76	166	0	7	684
2014	304	119	73	189	0	10	695
2015	299	110	61	215	0	8	693
2016	285	128	60	198	0	15	686
2017	251	133	57	207	0	18	666
2018	252	116	60	208	0	16	652
2019	293	112	69	140	1	23	638
2020	263	105	73	172	0	16	629
2021	269	89	66	181	0	23	628
2022	241	87	68	204	0	25	625
2023	208	84	68	259	1	22	642

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

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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 The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	270	29.0	9.3	44.1
2005	311	28.0	11.1	n/a
2006	286	32.0	8.9	48.6
2007	421	33.0	12.8	30.6
2008	479	39.2	12.2	30.7
2009	605	53.0	12.7	28.8
2010	679	56.0	12.1	25.5
2011	681	55.8	12.2	27.3
2012	692	56.8	12.1	25.9
2013	684	56.5	12.1	27
2014	695	56.4	12.3	28.8
2015	693	54.0	12.8	36.4
2016	686	51.0	13.4	36.7
2017	666	55.1	12.0	41.7
2018	652	59.2	11.0	42.2
2019	638	57.0	11.1	52.2
2020	629	59.3	10.6	49.3
2021	628	50.9	12.3	47.6
2022	625	53.7	11.6	48.5
2023	642	50.1	12.8	47.7

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 The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	270	29.0	9.3	44.1
2005	311	28.0	11.1	n/a
2006	286	32.0	8.9	48.6
2007	421	33.0	12.8	30.6
2008	479	39.2	12.2	30.7
2009	605	53.0	12.7	28.8
2010	679	56.0	12.1	25.5
2011	681	55.8	12.2	27.3
2012	692	56.8	12.1	25.9
2013	684	56.5	12.1	27
2014	695	56.4	12.3	28.8
2015	693	54.0	12.8	36.4
2016	686	51.0	13.4	36.7
2017	666	55.1	12.0	41.7
2018	652	59.2	11.0	42.2
2019	638	57.0	11.1	52.2
2020	629	59.3	10.6	49.3
2021	628	50.9	12.3	47.6
2022	625	53.7	11.6	48.5
2023	642	50.1	12.8	47.7

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 The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$18,941
2019	$20,062
2020	$19,643
2021	$19,350
2022	$21,311
2023	$20,488

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

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Impact of COVID-19 on The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 49^th of 121 High schools	Ranks 48^th of 142 High schools	6.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering)	71.2	62.6	8.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Stamford School District)	55.3	46.9	8.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	61.6	52.4	9.2%
11th Grade Math (The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering)	45.2	38.7	6.5%
11th Grade Math (Stamford School District)	37.7	29.2	8.5%
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	638	642	0.6%
African American	112	84	25%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	69	68	1.4%
Hispanic	140	259	85%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	293	208	29%
Two or More Races	23	22	4.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.2%	47.7%	4.5%

Schools Near The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Math (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 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	Total
The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering	Public, Magnet	9-12	411 High Ridge Rd.	Stamford	06905	Fairfield County	Stamford School District	No	Yes	No	No	(203) 977-4336	642	50	12.8	47.7%	208 (32.4%)	84 (13.1%)	259 (40.3%)	68 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (3.4%)	56.5	65^th of 145 public high schools	55.2%		66.9	48^th of 142 public high schools	66.2%	17	45.0	64.7	29.3	$20,488
Westhill High School	Public	9-12	125 Roxbury Rd.	Stamford	06902	Fairfield County	Stamford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 977-4477	2,265	188	12.0	50.2%	558 (24.6%)	278 (12.3%)	1,213 (53.6%)	159 (7.0%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (2.3%)	32	92^nd of 145 public high schools	36.6%		37.5	80^th of 142 public high schools	43.7%	12	28.3	47.4	22.5	$19,717
J. M. Wright Technical High School	Public	9-12	120 Bridge St.	Stamford	06905	Fairfield County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 324-7363	429	41	10.4	52.4%	63 (14.7%)	74 (17.2%)	277 (64.6%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	7.4	136^th of 145 public high schools	6.2%		8.2	129^th of 142 public high schools	9.2%	7	12.7	23.6		$30,290
Stamford High School	Public	9-12	55 Strawberry Hill Ave.	Stamford	06902	Fairfield County	Stamford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 977-4223	2,048	183	11.2	53.2%	581 (28.4%)	381 (18.6%)	937 (45.8%)	92 (4.5%)	3 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	49 (2.4%)	38.6	80^th of 145 public high schools	44.8%		35.3	87^th of 142 public high schools	38.7%	7	36.4	49.8	24.1	$20,067
Darien High School	Public	9-12	80 High School Ln.	Darien	06820	Fairfield County	Darien School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 655-3981	1,415	125	11.3	1.7%	1,171 (82.8%)	14 (1.0%)	109 (7.7%)	82 (5.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (2.5%)	95.3	6^th of 145 public high schools	95.9%		95	4^th of 142 public high schools	97.2%	2	75.5	90.9	76.3	$24,718
New Canaan High School	Public	8-12	11 Farm Rd.	New Canaan	06840	Fairfield County	New Canaan School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 594-4600	1,294	106	12.2	0.2%	1,056 (81.6%)	11 (0.9%)	84 (6.5%)	91 (7.0%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (3.6%)	96.7	1^st of 145 public high schools	99.3%		96.9	1^st of 142 public high schools	99.3%		85.7	88.9	70.5	$25,690
Greenwich High School	Public	9-12	10 Hillside Rd.	Greenwich	06830	Fairfield County	Greenwich School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 625-8000	2,668	211	12.6	19.7%	1,578 (59.1%)	76 (2.8%)	655 (24.6%)	213 (8.0%)	3 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	142 (5.3%)								(n/a)	86.6			$26,306
Center for Global Studies	Public, Magnet	9-12	300 Highland Avenue	Norwalk	06854	Fairfield County	Norwalk School District	No	Yes	No	No	(203) 852-9488	282	31	9.2	28.7%	105 (37.2%)	42 (14.9%)	93 (33.0%)	22 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.7%)	80.6	26^th of 145 public high schools	82.1%		79.3	30^th of 142 public high schools	78.9%	4		80.6	38.8	$22,153
Brien McMahon High School	Public	9-12	300 Highland Avenue	Norwalk	06854	Fairfield County	Norwalk School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 852-9488	1,711	119	14.3	49.1%	376 (22.0%)	215 (12.6%)	1,032 (60.3%)	52 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	32 (1.9%)	27.7	98^th of 145 public high schools	32.4%		27.8	96^th of 142 public high schools	32.4%	2	30.7	39.3	21.2	$21,620
Norwalk High School	Public	9-12	23 Calvin Murphy Drive	Norwalk	06851	Fairfield County	Norwalk School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 838-4481	1,484	113	13.1	51.3%	342 (23.0%)	234 (15.8%)	841 (56.7%)	34 (2.3%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (1.8%)	25.8	103^rd of 145 public high schools	29.0%		24.2	102^nd of 142 public high schools	28.2%	1	27.5	38.2	21.3	$22,055

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