Biotechnology Research And Zoological Studies High School At The Fa
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(203) 275-3300
- Biotechnology Research And Zoological Studies High School At The Fa serves 471 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Biotechnology Research And Zoological Studies High School At The Fa 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 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Biotechnology Research And Zoological Studies High School At The Fa places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Biotechnology Research And Zoological Studies High School At The Fa's student population of 471 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 471 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Biotechnology Research And Zoological Studies High School At The Fa is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Biotechnology Research And Zoological Studies High School At The Fa is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #758 out of 951 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 25% |
| Black | 30% | 13% |
| White | 24% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bridgeport School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Biotechnology Research And Zoological Studies High School At The Fa is Aerospace/hydrospace Engineering And Physical Sciences High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Wilbur Cross School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bridgeport Aerospace/hydrospace Engineering And Physical Sciences High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 475 students
0.0 miles
840 Old Town Road
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3300 0.0 9-12 475 - Bridgeport Bridgeport Military Academy Grades: 9-12 | 301 students
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160 Iranistan Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 275-3961 0.0 9-12 301 - Bridgeport Information Technology And Software Engineering High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 475 students
0.0 miles
840 Old Town Road
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3300 0.0 9-12 475 - Bridgeport Wilbur Cross School Grades: PK-8 | 336 students
0.2 miles
1775 Reservoir Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-2100 0.2 PK-8 336 - Bridgeport Hallen School Grades: PK-6 | 311 students
0.6 miles
68 Omega Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 576-8216 0.6 PK-6 311
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