Excellent
#65 of 990 schools in CT
Top 7% in state
Connecticut Ib Academy
High School · East Hartford School District · East Hartford, CT
An East Hartford School District high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
857 Forbes St., East Hartford, CT 06118
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 85% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Connecticut Ib Academy score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 70% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Connecticut Ib Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,761/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Hartford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,523
Median home value
$213,200
Median rent
$1,259/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hartford High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,723 | Compare → |
| Adelbrook-the Learning Center of East HartfordPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 7–12 | 1.7 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Pathways Academy of Technology and DesignEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin UniversityEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 6–12 | 1.9 mi | 730 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
East Hartford School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $26,199NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Connecticut Ib Academy is listed in East Hartford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Connecticut Ib Academy
Connecticut Ib Academy is a public high school in East Hartford, CT, part of East Hartford School District, serving approximately 188 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #65 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Connecticut Ib Academy
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Connecticut Ib Academy
What grades does Connecticut Ib Academy serve?
Connecticut Ib Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Connecticut Ib Academy?
Connecticut Ib Academy has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Connecticut Ib Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Connecticut Ib Academy is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Connecticut Ib Academy rank in CT?
Connecticut Ib Academy ranks #65 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Connecticut Ib Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Connecticut Ib Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Connecticut Ib Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Connecticut Ib Academy has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Connecticut Ib Academy a charter school?
No, Connecticut Ib Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Connecticut Ib Academy a Title I school?
No, Connecticut Ib Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Connecticut Ib Academy?
42.0% of students at Connecticut Ib Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 188
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.2%
- Phone
- (860) 622-5590
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 06118)
- 26,771
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06118; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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