High School Options for 8th Graders

The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering (AITE) is Stamford Public School’s inter-district, public, magnet high school. With a maximum enrollment of 700 students, AITE offers a dynamic college preparatory environment that integrates 21st century learning expectations with a STEAM focused curriculum.  AITE offers rigorous academic courses, as well as electives in information technology, architecture & engineering, Bio-medical sciences, and digital arts.

The learning environment includes 88-minute classes in an alternate day block schedule with a focus on student-centered, project based learning. Honors, advanced placement, college credit, and virtual high school courses are available to all students. Students are also required to complete a minimum of 50 community service hours and a Senior Capstone project to graduate.  Admission is based on an application and lottery system.   For additional information please contact the main office at (203) 977-4336 ext: 0.

The Early College Studies (ECS) Program at Stamford High School is a dual-enrollment program with Norwalk Community College (NCC) in which students have the opportunity to simultaneously earn their high school diploma and an associate’s degree in computer science within four to six years. Stamford High School educators provide students with the coursework they need to develop appropriate academic and executive skills while content-specific educators at Norwalk Community College (and adjunct NCC faculty at SHS) provide coursework students need for the degree in Computer Science.

The Early College Studies program is open to all Stamford residents regardless of their zoned high school.  Students can apply to ECS via a lottery and/or an Early Decision or General Admission process.  More information about our program and the application process can be found on our website at www.ecsstamford.com.

For further questions, please email Adam Scianna, the Director of the Early College Studies program at ascianna@stamfordct.gov

Created by MBA Research, the High School of Business program prepares students to excel in college-level business administration programs through an accelerated, project-based curriculum delivered in the context of solving real world business problems. The three-year High School of Business program includes six semester-length courses: Principles of Business, Business Economics, Principles of Marketing, Principles of Finance, Principles of Management, and Business Strategies, which is the culminating capstone course in which students start and run their own business.  

All students who reside within the Stamford Public School District are welcome to apply to the HS of Business.  

All students who reside within the Stamford Public School district are welcome to apply for the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) at Stamford High School in late fall of their eighth grade year.  Stamford High School is a candidate school* for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme and pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high quality programmes of international education that share a powerful vision.** To learn more, please email International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Coordinator Laura D’Allesandro at ldallesandro@stamfordct.gov.

*Only schools authorized by the International Baccalaureate can offer the Middle Years Programme (MYP)

The Academy of Finance is a three-year business program that will introduce students to a world of educational and business opportunities they may not otherwise encounter. It is a program designed to broaden students’ knowledge of the world of finance through meaningful and structured educational experiences. The program is composed of one full year of Accounting in 10th grade and four semester courses spread through 11th and 12th grade. Students are required to take one year of computer classes. In addition to the required courses, students must complete an internship. In addition to regular class work, students will participate in extra  activities and go on various field trips. Students will visit corporations and gain hands-on experience in the corporate world. Students will be able to take a tour of the Federal Reserve in New York and see the bricks of gold in the vault beneath the building. Download the brochure.

Agricultural Science and Technology Education (ASTE) prepare students for college and careers in animal science, agribusiness, agricultural mechanics, aquaculture, biotechnology, food science, marine technology, natural resources, and plant science. The ASTE programs incorporate a hands-on, active curriculum that integrates subject area skills and knowledge, applied skills in the core subjects of mathematics, science and English/Language Arts while incorporating leadership skills and work-based learning experiences through the National FFA Organization and supervised agriculture experiences. The Agriscience program is not only focused on agricultural education, but also on allowing students to explore their passions and interests in a smaller community within the school.    The program includes real-world agricultural activities done by students outside of planned classroom and laboratory time, enabling students to obtain practical career skills in a part of agriculture in which they are interested. Additional Agriscience information can be found on our website: https://www.stamfordagriscience.com/prospective-students.

JROTC is an elective leadership and citizenship development program available to all students. They earn 5 credits while participating in the program to gain valuable, practical leadership skills by serving in class leadership positions. Students may earn awards and progress in rank by participating in various activities including community service projects, marching in parades, and by supporting other school and city events. JROTC also has a competitive drill team, color guard, and raider team all of which rank among the best in the New England region. Other JROTC activities include field trips, adventure training events, an annual military ball, and a summer leadership camp program. Students wear a uniform on every Wednesday and when participating in special events. Students also participate in military style physical training on Fridays. There is NO military service obligation associated with this program.  

J.M. Wright Technical High School is located in Stamford, part of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System. J.M. Wright is an innovative high school with a technology-rich environment that prepares students for jobs of the future. The dual curriculum allows students to pursue academic college-bound courses, while also getting real-world experience.  J.M. Wright has students from eight towns enrolled in grades 9-12. The school offers nine career technical education programs in addition to academic courses.