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Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- East Hartford, CT
- Rating 3.72 out of 5 144 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade B+
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C+
- Health & Safetygrade A minus
- Administrationgrade B+
- Sportsgrade unavailable
- Foodgrade B+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C+
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AP Enrollment
24%
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- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Housinggrade C
Median Household Income
$55,967
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,032
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$164,200
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A minus
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 75%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 16 responses
Poll
- 63%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 16 responses
Students
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
191
Free or Reduced Lunch
34%
- 89%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 19 responses
- 89%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 19 responses
- 58%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 19 responses
Teachers
- 70%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 23 responses
- 70%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 23 responses
- 74%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 23 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$22,267 / year
National
$12,239- 86%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 22 responses
- 32%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 22 responses
- 68%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 22 responses
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Many issues: 1) teachers are average, with a few notable exceptions, 2) this is a very small school and student drama was toxic, and 3) the IB structure is terrible both academically and emotionally. Students have all AP classes, which translates into an extraordinary workload, while students work toward cumulative senior exams to earn an IB diploma. Projects and exams are graded by a silent international governing committee with zero accountability. The grading system also requires that teachers grade down work done in early semesters so they can increase grades by the last semester, and falsely demonstrate performance improvement by year end. With COVID this year, exams were cancelled so teachers ‘projected’ what they thought students would score on exams, and then submitted grades to this secret committee for diploma award decisions. This approach is riddled with favoritism. In retrospect, I would NEVER send my child to this school.
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.
The school is very small, so its easy for students and faculty to create relationships. There are over 15 faculty members in the building at all times so there is always someone that you can talk to. Not only is the principal very friendly but she is very helpful in directing you on the right path. She is the first principal that I have had that is always standing by the front door to greet you with a smile each and everyday. IB is very rigorous, so it has is benefits and its challenges. Not many schools accept IB credits, but if you're up for the challenge it would be a great fit for you.