Serving 1,711 students in grades 9-12, Brien Mcmahon High School ranks in the bottom 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 28% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower 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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,711 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brien Mcmahon High School's student population of 1,711 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,711 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brien Mcmahon High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brien Mcmahon High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#623 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
60%
30%
Black
13%
12%
White
22%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brien Mcmahon High School's ranking?
Brien Mcmahon High School is ranked #623 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Brien Mcmahon High School often compared to?
Brien Mcmahon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norwalk High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brien Mcmahon High School?
The graduation rate of Brien Mcmahon High School is 88%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Brien Mcmahon High School?
1,711 students attend Brien Mcmahon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Brien Mcmahon High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brien Mcmahon High School?
Brien Mcmahon High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Brien Mcmahon High School offer ?
Brien Mcmahon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brien Mcmahon High School part of?
Brien Mcmahon High School is part of Norwalk School District.
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