Very Good
#382 of 990 schools in CT
Top 39% in state
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc
High School · Bridgeport School District · Bridgeport, CT
A Bridgeport School District high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
840 Old Town Road, Bridgeport, CT 06606
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc 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 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,862/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bridgeport), 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
$68,538
Median home value
$272,100
Median rent
$1,434/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
57.8%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Wilbur Cross SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | PK–9 | 0.6 mi | 310 | Compare → |
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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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bridgeport School District
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #4 of 36
- District spending per student
- $20,755NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc is listed in Bridgeport School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc is a public high school in Bridgeport, CT, part of Bridgeport School District, serving approximately 404 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #382 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc
What grades does Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc serve?
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc?
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc?
The student-teacher ratio at Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc rank in CT?
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc ranks #382 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc's MySchoolScout rating?
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc a charter school?
No, Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc a Title I school?
No, Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc?
67.8% of students at Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc 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
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 2
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (203) 275-3372
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 06606)
- 50,918
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
Official sources & links
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 06606; 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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