How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Brien McMahon High School | Kendall College & Career Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Norwalk, CT | Norwalk, CT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,739 | 416 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.3% | 49.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Brien McMahon High School | Kendall College & Career Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $27,445 | $27,445 |
| District | Norwalk School District | Norwalk School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Brien McMahon High School | Kendall College & Career Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18.6% | 5.8% |
| African American | 13.0% | 16.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62.1% | 71.4% |
| Asian | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 2.0% | 2.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Brien McMahon High School | Kendall College & Career Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 27 | — |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 173.9:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.1% | 23.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 106 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.