Brien Mcmahon High School

Brien Mcmahon High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
300 Highland Ave,  Norwalk, CT
Norwalk School District
3.8
3.6
1,665 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Scott Hurwitz
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.38
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
119
Full Time Teachers
119
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
580
Verbal
580
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
71.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
171:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Hispanic
60.3%
White
22%
Black
12.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3%
Two or more races
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Connecticut 462 Students
Southern Connecticut State University 245 Students
Boston University 225 Students
Sacred Heart University 203 Students
Quinnipiac University 196 Students
University of Connecticut - Stamford 194 Students
University of New Haven 169 Students
Connecticut State Community College - Norwalk Campus 159 Students
New York University 137 Students
Fairfield University 135 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 210 Students
Psychology 175 Students
Nursing 117 Students
Biology 90 Students
Marketing 73 Students
Computer Science 62 Students
Finance 58 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 55 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 50 Students
Political Science and Government 44 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 410 Reviews
4.0 Junior
11/6/2024
Brien McMahon High School is very diverse. We have a wide range of students, and clubs + activities to join. Academics range depending on your class level, from IB Diploma and Career Path Programs to Intensified and assisted courses. It's not the cleanest facility, and the bathroom's are often damaged.
4.0 Senior
9/27/2024
Brien McMahon high school is a great high school. All the the students are very positive and eager to learn about their classes and the clubs is very creative.
5.0 Alum
9/2/2024
This school has giving me awesome memories and opportunities, one of them being the chance to learn a new sport, diving. A part from that this school was very supportive for students that are first gen and got us ready for college. The school was filled with all sorts of clubs. My favorite thing about it was the community with in, teachers are friendly and would stop by to have a little chat with you. Food is good as well with many options.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 16 Reviews
4.0 student
9/24/2024
The school tries their best with the resources they are given. Which I appreciate, but I took a star off, I haven't finished my year at McMahon but I think it's a great school compared to the other options in the district. Very diverse, but I took a star off since the higher level classes have a lac...
5.0 parent
8/26/2023
Brien McMahon High School stands as a beacon of educational excellence in Norwalk. From the moment you set foot on its campus, you can sense the pride and commitment faculty and students have for their institution. The school boasts a diverse student body that reflects the rich tapestry of cultures...
4.0 student
5/2/2017
I’ve never thought about being a Senator until I attended Brien McMahon High School. McMahon High School is a remarkable place to absorb new things and have pleasurable times while doing it. The teachers and staff are very pleasant and supportive and the school itself is safe. The school is very div...
3.0 student
5/1/2017
Brien McMahon is a public school located on 300 Highland Ave, Norwalk, CT 06854. This school offers many opportunities for children to gain knowledge to reaching their goals. The staff members and students are very welcoming and of all the high schools in Norwalk, I believe, this is a school many sh...

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