- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bridgeport, CT
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc
Federal NCES profile for Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090045001633
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 8
- high schools in Bridgeport · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc has class sizes larger than 73% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Bridgeport, CT.
School address
District: Bridgeport School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090045001633 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 090045001633 · Bridgeport, CT High · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 12.9:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,803 students)
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,803 students
- Warren Harding
Warren Harding High School
1,324 students
- Blackham Schoo
Blackham School
1,088 students
- Bassick High S
Bassick High School
1,075 students
- Cesar Batalla
Cesar Batalla School
990 students
- This school 386
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc
386 students
What this shows Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc compares
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▲ 47% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 73% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,514
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.9%
African American 21.8%
White 15.8%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for Bridgeport School District reports $20,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren Harding High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blackham School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bassick High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar Batalla School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Bridgeport
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Central High School
Standard public school
1,803 students 19:1 students per teacher
Warren Harding High School
Standard public school
1,324 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Bassick High School
Standard public school
1,075 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Bullard-Havens Technical High School
Vocational / career-technical school
819 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho
Standard public school
376 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Aerospace/Hydrospace Engineering and Physical Sciences Magne
Standard public school
324 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~386 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc
How many students attend Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc?
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc has 386 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bridgeport, CT. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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 12.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc?
53.6% of students at Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc?
The largest demographic group at Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc is Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment, in Bridgeport, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc?
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc rank among high schools in Bridgeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Bridgeport, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bridgeport on the city page.
What other schools are in Bridgeport School District?
Besides Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc, Bridgeport School District also operates Central High School (1,803 students), Warren Harding High School (1,324 students), and Blackham School (1,088 students). See the Bridgeport School District district page for the complete list.