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#679 of 990 schools in CT
Bridgeport Military Academy
High School · Bridgeport School District · Bridgeport, CT
A high school in Bridgeport, CT where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
160 Iranistan Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06605
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bridgeport Military Academy score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 8-year record (2015–2022) and has held near 7% recently.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bridgeport Military Academy 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- 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
$59,673
Median home value
$273,100
Median rent
$1,423/mo
College educated
33.3%
Homeownership
30%
Poverty rate
24.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Oaks Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 6–12 | 0.7 mi | 659 | Compare → |
| Bassick High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,033 | Compare → |
| Capital Preparatory Harbor SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 781 | Compare → |
| Kolbe Cathedral High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 326 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #14 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
Bridgeport Military Academy is listed in Bridgeport School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bridgeport Military Academy
Bridgeport Military Academy is a public high school in Bridgeport, CT, part of Bridgeport School District, serving approximately 296 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #679 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bridgeport Military Academy
What grades does Bridgeport Military Academy serve?
Bridgeport Military Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bridgeport Military Academy?
Bridgeport Military Academy has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgeport Military Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgeport Military Academy is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bridgeport Military Academy rank in CT?
Bridgeport Military Academy ranks #679 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Bridgeport Military Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Bridgeport Military Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Bridgeport Military Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bridgeport Military Academy has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Bridgeport Military Academy a charter school?
No, Bridgeport Military Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bridgeport Military Academy a Title I school?
No, Bridgeport Military Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bridgeport Military Academy?
86.8% of students at Bridgeport Military Academy 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
- 296
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 2
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.4%
- Phone
- (203) 275-3961
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 06605)
- 25,238
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
Official sources & links
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 06605; 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, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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