School Overview
Brien McMahon High School, located in Norwalk, Connecticut, is a comprehensive public high school that serves a diverse student body within the Norwalk Public Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to both academic rigor and inclusive community engagement, the school offers a wide array of educational opportunities, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and a variety of extracurricular programs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to pursue excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts, while preparing them for success in higher education and the global workforce.

A defining characteristic of Brien McMahon is its focus on specialized learning paths, most notably the Center for Global Studies, which is an inter-district magnet program housed within the school that emphasizes world languages and international relations. By integrating global perspectives into its curriculum, the school provides students with a unique vantage point on contemporary world issues. With its central location on Highland Avenue and a dedicated faculty, Brien McMahon High School remains a cornerstone of the Norwalk community, striving to cultivate well-rounded, socially conscious, and academically capable graduates.
1,739
Total Students
118.4
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brien McMahon High School
Demographic Student Count
White323
Hispanic1,076
Black225
Asian68
Two or More34
American Indian6
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    1,076 (62.1%)
  • White
    323 (18.6%)
  • Black
    225 (13.0%)
  • Asian
    68 (3.9%)
  • Two or More
    34 (2.0%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
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: Norwalk School District
Phone: (203)852-9488
Website: http://bmhs.norwalkps.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,739
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 118.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 701
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 169
Grades Taught
Grade 9 413
Grade 10 490
Grade 11 422
Grade 12 414

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Brien McMahon High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9413
Grade 10490
Grade 11422
Grade 12414
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Brien McMahon High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female86349.6%
Male87150.1%
Not Specified50.3%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)