Connecticut IB Academy
- Operated by: East Hartford School District
- 9, 10, 11, 12
- 200 Total Students
Why choose us?
Ranked #1 high school in Connecticut
Graduate well prepared for the demands of top colleges through fast-paced, rigorous academic requirements—all classes here are IB honors level classes.
Authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School©
Dive deep into learning and gain the broad perspective needed to thrive in an interconnected world while earning a prestigious IB diploma— a globally respected educational program.
Culture of intellectual curiosity
Go beyond traditional academic boundaries where students are constantly challenged to think critically, explore complex questions, and apply classroom lessons to real-world issues.
Schedule
Events
Transportation
- Transportation is provided for students living inside the RSCO transportation zone. Review the transportation zone map to determine eligibility.
- RSCO does not provide door-to-door transportation. Bus stops vary and may include stops in your neighborhood or centralized locations in or near your town. Typically, centralized bus stops are not within walking distance of a student’s home. Families are responsible for transportation to the bus stop.
- Students attending a magnet school located in their town receive transportation through their home district. East Hartford residents receive transportation through East Hartford Public Schools for this school. Contact the district’s transportation office for more information.
- For students living outside the transportation zone, families may transport their child to an existing stop within the transportation zone or provide their own transportation. A reimbursement stipend is available for families who live outside the transportation zone and bring their child to school.
Specialization
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Placement Priorities
The following priorities are used in the placement process and can increase the chance of a placement if seats are available. To receive priority, you must apply during the on-time application period and make the school your first choice. Applicants receive priority in the order listed below.
- Enrolled Sibling
- Employee/Staff
- Placed Siblings
- Pathway School (Applying as an 8th grade student from a pathway school for 9th grade at CIBA): Breakthrough Magnet, South; East Hartford Sunset Ridge Middle School
This school reserves a limited number of seats for students living in these partner towns: Coventry, Ellington, East Hartford, Manchester, Region 8 (Andover, Hebron, Marlborough), Tolland, and Vernon.
School Recognitions
- 2024 U.S. News & World Report: #1 High School in Connecticut
- 2023 Niche: #4 Most Diverse Public High School in Connecticut, #17 Best College Prep Public High School
- 2023 U.S. News & World Report: #3 High School in Connecticut, #1 Hartford CT Metro Area High School
- 2022 Great Schools: College Success Gold Award
Sports, Clubs & Activities
Sports
Our students participate in competitive sports through East Hartford High School. The sports programs listed are subject to change and may vary by grade level. Many of the sports offerings in Grades 9-12 are interscholastic and include different levels, such as Varsity, Junior Varsity and/or Freshman teams. Please check with the school for more information.
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheer
- eSports
- Football
- Golf
- Outdoor Track
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Clubs & Activities
Various clubs and extracurricular activities are available to our students to enhance their educational experience. A sampling of these clubs and activities are listed to give families a sense of what options are available. These offerings are subject to change and may vary by grade level. Please check with the school for more information.
- Book Club
- Changemaker/Student Action Club
- Chinese Club
- Community Service
- Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA)
- National Honor Society
- Robotics Club
- Spanish Club
- Student Government/Council
- Yearbook Club
