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#309 of 990 schools in CT

Top 31% in state

Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho

High School · Bridgeport School District · Bridgeport, CT

A Bridgeport School District high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

840 Old Town Road, Bridgeport, CT 06606

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+2.1 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2022
TrendImproving
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+14.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation40.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$20,755
Chronic Absenteeism23%

Students at Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).

Show all 9 years
2014
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

75.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 21Car-Dependent
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,862/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bridgeport), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,538

Median home value

$272,100

Median rent

$1,434/mo

College educated

23.1%

Homeownership

57.8%

Poverty rate

17.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
40.7% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Christian Heritage SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privateK–120.9 mi386Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Bridgeport School District

Schools in district
36
Rank in district
#2 of 36
District spending per student
$20,755NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho is listed in Bridgeport School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho

Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho is a public high school in Bridgeport, CT, part of Bridgeport School District, serving approximately 366 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #309 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho

What grades does Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho serve?

Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho?

Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho?

The student-teacher ratio at Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho rank in CT?

Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho ranks #309 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho's MySchoolScout rating?

Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

Is Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho a charter school?

No, Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho a Title I school?

No, Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho?

75.1% of students at Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
366
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Connecticut Planning Region 2
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.0%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 06606)
50,918
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
38.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06606; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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