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The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

48^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 141 Connecticut High Schools

Better than 66% of Connecticut high schools

Summary

The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering is a public magnet high school in Stamford, Connecticut, serving 630 students in grades 9-12. The school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, outpacing the Stamford School District and the state of Connecticut in standardized test scores, graduation rates, and student subgroup achievement.

In the 2024-2025 school year, 73.3% of 11th-grade students at The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering were proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to 50.6% for the Stamford School District and 58% for the state. The school also excels in SAT/Math and NGSS/Science, with 35.2% and 50.9% of 11th-grade students, respectively, being proficient or better. These academic achievements have earned the school a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking among the top 50 high schools in Connecticut.

The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering's success extends beyond overall academic performance, with strong results across various student subgroups, including Asian, African American, Hispanic, and White students, as well as students with special needs and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. When compared to nearby high schools, such as Norwalk High School and Stamford High School, The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering consistently outperforms in areas like test scores and graduation rates, even though it serves a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

658

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,654

Per pupil spending ?

48.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

411 High Ridge Rd.
Stamford, CT 06905

(203) 977-4336

District: Stamford School District

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

45.7%

White:

24.9%

African American:

14.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 64th percentile in 2015 → 66th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Connecticut average (53% vs 46% meeting standards)

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Connecticut average (89%)

✓Above the Connecticut median (66th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school53%

District avg35%

Connecticut avg46%

48^th of 141

Connecticut public high schools ?

Top 34%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3High Schools in the Stamford School District

125^th of 156Stamford School District among Connecticut districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	66.1	48 of 141	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.5	65 of 145	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.9	48 of 142	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.9	58 of 139	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.1	72 of 200	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.8	49 of 121	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.7	52 of 121	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	64.7	55 of 140	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	61.2	51 of 132	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	65.4	70 of 196	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	68.6	83 of 193	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	60.1	103 of 188	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	75.4	45 of 189	76.2%	★★★★☆
2010	65.1	86 of 186	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	57.9	104 of 176	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	46.8	119 of 176	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	35.3	141 of 176	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	76.2	11 of 58	81.0%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	55.3	5 of 14	64.3%	★★★★☆
2021	58.1	15 of 28	46.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	51.7	53 of 104	49.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.2	53 of 102	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	57.8	53 of 103	48.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.6	60 of 106	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	58.6	83 of 189	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.9	49 of 84	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	62.5	43 of 79	45.6%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2024	75.0	11 of 63	82.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	82.8	11 of 70	84.3%	★★★★☆
2022	46.6	25 of 63	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	73.7	40 of 155	74.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	66.2	51 of 111	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.2	54 of 100	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	56.7	50 of 100	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.1	56 of 102	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	70.7	63 of 182	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.7	48 of 80	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	60.0	46 of 78	41.0%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	76.1	37 of 175	78.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2023	79.7	21 of 116	81.9%	★★★★☆
2022	65.1	39 of 117	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.8	81 of 155	47.7%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)84th percentile+18 vs school

Hispanic (2024)83rd percentile+27 vs school

White (2023)82nd percentile+16 vs school

African American (2021)81st percentile+17 vs school

Special Education (2021)79th percentile+15 vs school

Asian (2025)64th percentile~ school

Male (2025)54th percentile-12 vs school

Female (2025)49th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts73%+15 vs state

Science51%+3 vs state

Math35%+4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NGSS Science (2025)	SAT English Language Arts (2025)	SAT Math (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Stamford School District	No	Yes	No	No	(203) 977-4336	658	43	15.2	48.2%	164 (24.9%)	97 (14.7%)	301 (45.7%)	71 (10.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (3.3%)	66.1	48^th of 141 public high schools	66.0%		56.5	65^th of 145 public high schools	55.2%	17	50.9	73.3	35.2	$20,654
Westhill High School	Public	9-12	125 Roxbury Rd.	Stamford	06902	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Stamford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 977-4477	2,224	154	14.4	53.6%	427 (19.2%)	259 (11.6%)	1,348 (60.6%)	136 (6.1%)	5 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	44 (2.0%)	23.3	100^th of 141 public high schools	29.1%		32	92^nd of 145 public high schools	36.6%	8	27.5	42.8	18.4	$21,198
J. M. Wright Technical High School	Public	9-12	120 Bridge St.	Stamford	06905	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 324-7363	494	44	11.2	59.9%	51 (10.3%)	72 (14.6%)	354 (71.7%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	10.6	130^th of 141 public high schools	7.8%		7.4	136^th of 145 public high schools	6.2%	6	22.5	28.4		$30,659
Stamford High School	Public	9-12	55 Strawberry Hill Ave.	Stamford	06902	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Stamford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 977-4223	2,102	149	14.0	53.6%	510 (24.3%)	394 (18.7%)	1,042 (49.6%)	92 (4.4%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	57 (2.7%)	32.9	83^rd of 141 public high schools	41.1%		38.6	80^th of 145 public high schools	44.8%	3	30.6	51.1	24.2	$20,721
Darien High School	Public	9-12	80 High School Ln.	Darien	06820	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Darien School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 655-3981	1,382	129	10.7	3.9%	1,113 (80.5%)	15 (1.1%)	121 (8.8%)	81 (5.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	48 (3.5%)	96	3^rd of 141 public high schools	97.9%		95.3	6^th of 145 public high schools	95.9%	3	78.3	94.3	78.6	$27,152
New Canaan High School	Public	9-12	11 Farm Rd.	New Canaan	06840	Western Connecticut Planning Region	New Canaan School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 594-4600	1,257	102	12.2	0.2%	980 (78.0%)	19 (1.5%)	92 (7.3%)	110 (8.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	52 (4.1%)	96.4	1^st of 141 public high schools	99.3%		96.7	1^st of 145 public high schools	99.3%		83.1	92.5	74.9	$29,069
Greenwich High School	Public	9-12	10 Hillside Rd.	Greenwich	06830	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Greenwich School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 625-8000	2,620	196	13.3	22.8%	1,510 (57.6%)	55 (2.1%)	679 (25.9%)	216 (8.2%)	5 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	152 (5.8%)								(n/a)	89.2			$27,820
Brien McMahon High School	Public	9-12	300 Highland Avenue	Norwalk	06854	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Norwalk School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 852-9488	1,739	118	14.6	50.0%	323 (18.6%)	225 (12.9%)	1,076 (61.9%)	68 (3.9%)	6 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	34 (2.0%)	36.5	74^th of 141 public high schools	47.5%		27.7	98^th of 145 public high schools	32.4%	24	31.7	53.3	26.4	$20,512
Center for Global Studies	Public, Magnet	9-12	300 Highland Avenue	Norwalk	06854	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Norwalk School District	No	Yes	No	No	(203) 852-9488	283	30	9.3	36.0%	89 (31.4%)	39 (13.8%)	112 (39.6%)	21 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.4%)	68.1	47^th of 141 public high schools	66.7%		80.6	26^th of 145 public high schools	82.1%	21	60.0	73.8	30.8	$23,844
Norwalk High School	Public	9-12	23 Calvin Murphy Drive	Norwalk	06851	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Norwalk School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 838-4481	1,494	105	14.2	50.9%	332 (22.2%)	222 (14.9%)	883 (59.1%)	28 (1.9%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (1.6%)	33.2	82^nd of 141 public high schools	41.8%		25.8	103^rd of 145 public high schools	29.0%	21	30.2	50.2	25.4	$22,371

Frequently Asked Questions about The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering

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

In the 2024-25 school year, 658 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 46% Hispanic, 25% White, 15% African American, 11% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

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

The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering ranks 48^th of 141 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering in?

Stamford School District

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