Enrollment
386
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090045001633
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 8
- high schools in Bridgeport · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Bridgeport, Connecticut, enrolling 386 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 386 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 172 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #41.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 193 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bridgeport's high schools, it stands alongside Central High School (1,803 students): Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.9:1 vs 19:1).
Bridgeport School District also operates Central High School (1,803 students) and Warren Harding High School (1,324 students) alongside Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc compares
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,908
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridgeport School District, which includes Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc.
$20,908
Per student
-12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 61.5%
Federal 18.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~386 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
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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.
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 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc a good school?
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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