- Enrollment
- 2,224
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stamford, CT
The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering
Federal NCES profile for The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090432001468
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Stamford · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering has class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Stamford, CT.
School address
District: Stamford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090432001468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.1 → 46.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 090432001468 · Stamford, CT High · MID · TRAD
658 enr · 13.2:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Westhill High School (2,224 students)
The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.1 → 46.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westhill High
Westhill High School
2,224 students
- Stamford High
Stamford High School
2,102 students
- Strawberry Hil 799
Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International
799 students
- Rogers Interna 780
Rogers International School
780 students
- Rippowam Middl 704
Rippowam Middle School
704 students
- This school 658
The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering
658 students
What this shows The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering compares
The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 4% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 77% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,199
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.8%
White 25.0%
African American 14.8%
Asian 10.8%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Stamford School District reports $25,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westhill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stamford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rogers International School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rippowam Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,102
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Stamford
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~658 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering
How many students attend The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering?
The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering has 658 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stamford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 630 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering?
The student-teacher ratio at The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering is 13.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering?
35.0% of students at The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering?
The largest demographic group at The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering is Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment, in Stamford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering?
The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering rank among high schools in Stamford?
By Resource Investment Index, The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Stamford, 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 Stamford on the city page.
What other schools are in Stamford School District?
Besides The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering, Stamford School District also operates Westhill High School (2,224 students), Stamford High School (2,102 students), and Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International (799 students). See the Stamford School District district page for the complete list.