Enrollment
658
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090432001468
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Stamford · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering
The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering is a mid-sized high school in Stamford, Connecticut, enrolling 658 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.0% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 658 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 160 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #80.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (25%) (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 165 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Stamford's high schools, it stands alongside Westhill High School (2,224 students): The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.2:1 vs 11.8:1).
Stamford School District also operates Westhill High School (2,224 students) and Stamford High School (2,102 students) alongside The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering.
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 The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering compares
The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,510
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stamford School District, which includes The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering.
$24,510
Per student
+3%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.7%
State 22.6%
Federal 7.7%
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 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
- 2,224
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
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 (~658 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 50/100 (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 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.
Is The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering a good school?
The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 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.
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