The Academy of Information Technology and Engineering is a college preparatory, inter-district public magnet high school originally founded in Stamford, Connecticut. AITE serves the Connecticut communities of Stamford, Darien, Greenwich, Norwalk, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Wilton and Weston.
Serving 630 students in grades 9-12, The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 630 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering's student population of 630 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
630 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1999
Colors
Black, Gold
The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering ranks within the top 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#443 out of 939 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
41%
31%
Black
14%
12%
White
32%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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What is The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering's ranking?
The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering is ranked #443 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering often compared to?
The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineeringis often viewed alongside schools like Westhill High School, Stamford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering?
The graduation rate of The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering is 90-94%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering?
630 students attend The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering?
The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering offer ?
The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering part of?
The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering is part of Stamford School District.
In what neighborhood is The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering located?
The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering is located in the Turn Of River Newfield neighborhood of Stamford, CT. There are 4 other public schools located in Turn Of River Newfield.
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