Bridge Academy
Tel:
(203)336-9999
- Bridge Academy serves 279 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 44%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 58%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Bridge 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 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 44%.
Top Placements
Bridge Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Bridge Academy's student population of 279 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 279 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bridge Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 968 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bridge Academy is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #918 out of 968 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 37% | 23% |
| Black | 59% | 13% |
| White | 1% | 56% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.42 |
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| Graduation Rate | 70-79% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | The Bridge Academy School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bridge Academy is Career And Craftsmanship (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Achievement First Bridgeport Academy (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Achievement First Bridgeport Academy (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bridgeport Career And Craftsmanship Alternative School
Grades: 9-11 | 27 students
0.0 miles
418 Kossuth St.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203)275-1087 0.0 9-11 27 - Bridgeport Achievement First Bridgeport Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1016 students
0.2 miles
655 Stillman St.
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203)338-0593 0.2 K-12 1016 - Bridgeport Great Oaks Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-7 | 226 students
0.3 miles
510 Barnum Ave. 2nd Floor
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203)870-8188 0.3 6-7 226 - Bridgeport New Beginnings Inc. Family Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 473 students
0.3 miles
510 Barnum Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203)336-9852 0.3 PK-8 473 - Bridgeport Park City Prep Charter School Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 360 students
0.3 miles
1550 State Street
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203)953-3766 0.3 5-8 360
School Reviews
| 5 This school is hard but it really make you want to try it brought me to a breaking down point and the teachers are really nice so is the principal they inspired me to like to read so I do like this school and plan on staying until my senior year... - Posted by Student/Alumni - tjayw |
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