Below Average
#782 of 990 schools in CT
The Bridge Academy
High School · The Bridge Academy District · Bridgeport, CT
A charter high school in Bridgeport, CT serving grades 7th – 12th.
160 Pulaski Street, Bridgeport, CT 06608
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at The Bridge Academy score 17% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Bridge 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 63Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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
$43,008
Median home value
$222,900
Median rent
$1,311/mo
College educated
7.3%
Homeownership
25.9%
Poverty rate
29.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06608; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Preparatory Harbor SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 781 | Compare → |
| Achievement First Bridgeport AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,098 | Compare → |
| Kolbe Cathedral High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,704 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Bridge Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,954NCES 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.
The Bridge Academy is listed in The Bridge Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Bridge Academy
The Bridge Academy is a public high school in Bridgeport, CT, part of The Bridge Academy District, serving approximately 281 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #782 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Bridge Academy
What grades does The Bridge Academy serve?
The Bridge Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend The Bridge Academy?
The Bridge Academy has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Bridge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Bridge Academy is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Bridge Academy rank in CT?
The Bridge Academy ranks #782 of 990 schools in CT.
What is The Bridge Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The Bridge Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 The Bridge Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Bridge Academy has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is The Bridge Academy a charter school?
Yes, The Bridge Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Bridge Academy a Title I school?
No, The Bridge Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Bridge Academy?
86.1% of students at The Bridge 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 2
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (203) 336-9999
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 06608)
- 12,558
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 06608; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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