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#542 of 990 schools in CT
Great Oaks Charter School
High School · Great Oaks Charter School District · Bridgeport, CT
A charter high school in Bridgeport, CT where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
375 Howard Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06605
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Great Oaks Charter School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 9 points across the 9-year record (2014–2022) and has held near 16% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Great Oaks Charter School 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 73Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassick High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,033 | Compare → |
| Bridgeport Military AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Kolbe Cathedral High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Capital Preparatory Harbor SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 781 | Compare → |
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Great Oaks Charter School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,080NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Great Oaks Charter School is listed in Great Oaks Charter School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Great Oaks Charter School
Great Oaks Charter School is a public high school in Bridgeport, CT, part of Great Oaks Charter School District, serving approximately 659 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #542 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Great Oaks Charter School
What grades does Great Oaks Charter School serve?
Great Oaks Charter School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Great Oaks Charter School?
Great Oaks Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 659 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Oaks Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Oaks Charter School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Great Oaks Charter School rank in CT?
Great Oaks Charter School ranks #542 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Great Oaks Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Great Oaks Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Great Oaks Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Great Oaks Charter School has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Great Oaks Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Great Oaks Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Great Oaks Charter School a Title I school?
No, Great Oaks Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Great Oaks Charter School?
52.4% of students at Great Oaks Charter School 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 659
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 2
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.7%
- Phone
- (203) 870-8188
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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