Connecticut IB Academy

ciba.easthartford.org/

176 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Connecticut IB Academy (CIBA), located in East Hartford, is a specialized magnet high school recognized for its rigorous academic environment centered on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. As a school of choice, it draws a diverse student body from across the region who are looking for a challenging, college-preparatory experience. The curriculum is intentionally demanding, focusing on critical thinking, global citizenship, and in-depth inquiry, which prepares students for the complexities of higher education and international career paths.

Beyond its academic reputation, CIBA is noted for its smaller, focused learning community that fosters close relationships between students and faculty. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, encouraging students to participate in community service, extracurricular activities, and interdisciplinary projects that connect classroom learning to real-world issues. By maintaining high expectations and providing a supportive, international-minded culture, the academy consistently ranks as one of the top high schools in Connecticut.

176

Total Students

15.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Connecticut IB Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	54
Black	64
Asian	21
Two or More	7

Black
64 (36.4 %)
Hispanic
54 (30.7 %)
White
30 (17.0 %)
Asian
21 (11.9 %)
Two or More
7 (4.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Hartford School District
Phone:	(860)622-5590
Website:	http://ciba.easthartford.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 50

Grade 10 53

Grade 11 40

Grade 12 33