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Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy

#25 in Best Public High Schools in Connecticut
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • East Hartford, CT
  • 135 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C+
    6. Health & Safety
      A-
    7. Administration
      B+
    8. Sports
      NG
    9. Food
      A-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C
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    Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy is a highly rated, public school located in East Hartford, CT. It has 197 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 55% of students are at least proficient in math and 85% in reading.
    Address
    857 Forbes St
    East Hartford, CT 06118
    Telephone
    (860) 622-5590
    Website
    easthartford.org/page.cfm?p=4136
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    Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    85%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    55%
    Average Graduation Rate
    90%
    Average SAT
    1200
    121 responses
    Average ACT
    32
    8 responses
    AP Enrollment
    24%
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    Living in the Area
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      B-
    3. Housing
      C-
    Median Household Income
    $52,049
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $979
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $159,800
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    79%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.14 responses
    Poll
    64%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.14 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 30 responses
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    • Spirit Week
      33%
    • Abelon Walk
      30%
    • The Hunger Games
      20%
    • We do not have the hunger games anymore
      7%
    • Homecoming
      3%
    • Pep rallies
      3%
    • Spirit Week
      3%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    197
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    24%
    94%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.17 responses
    94%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.17 responses
    59%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.17 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    14:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $76,158
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    12.5%
    71%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.21 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.21 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.21 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $19,459/ year
    National
    $12,239
    85%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.20 responses
    35%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.20 responses
    70%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.20 responses
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    Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy Reviews

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    The Connecticut IB Academy is an excellent school with dedicated teachers in an interesting circumstance. With only 200ish students, the school climate is very family like: everyone knows everyone. Some people love it, others do not. I for one like it, it makes me feel very comfortable. In being such a small school, the teachers are very involved with student activity and know their students very well. Sports are played through the public high school quite literally next door (we are attached by a bridge). The teams there are very competitive. This year the boys varsity soccer team is 9-0-1 so far and are #1 in the state (I am one of the captains). In spite of going to different schools, the athletes are very accepting. Additionally, seeing different faces at sports is a nice change up from seeing the same people everyday at school. Overall, there is a very strong academic and extracurricular focus (IB coursework is very demanding) that I find very rewarding.
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    CIBA is not an easy school. As a magnet school, students are often coming from other towns, into a new environment. With only 50 students per grade, coming from various walks of life, to an entirely new educational program, there are definitely plenty of hurdles to jump. However, the IB program is certainly something worth working through, and students still get the opportunity to enjoy high school.
    I like the close connection the students can have with the teachers. It is easy to talk to most teachers about issues about school work. There is a lot of diversity in this school and we acknowledge different cultures and we gain knowledge about the students background. The workload is a lot but it is preparing the students for college and the real world. This school teaches students different ways of thinking and helps us with our social skills by doing different activities in the classroom. This school is overall a good school but their can be improvements, especially in the math department. Personally, that department does not engage with the students and help them like the other departments to. This is putting a strain upon the students in all grades from Freshman to Seniors.