Achievement First Bridgeport Academy serves 1,105 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,105 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy's student population of 1,105 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Achievement First Bridgeport Academy is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#662 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
44%
29%
Black
53%
13%
White
1%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Achievement First Bridgeport Academy's ranking?
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy is ranked #662 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Achievement First Bridgeport Academy?
The graduation rate of Achievement First Bridgeport Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Achievement First Bridgeport Academy?
1,105 students attend Achievement First Bridgeport Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Achievement First Bridgeport Academy students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Achievement First Bridgeport Academy?
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Achievement First Bridgeport Academy offer ?
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Achievement First Bridgeport Academy part of?
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy is part of Achievement First Bridgeport Academy School District.
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