Bridgeport Military Academy (Closed 2026)

160 Iranistan Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 321 students in grades 9-12, Bridgeport Military Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Bridgeport Military Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
321 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Motto
Let us light the path to your future.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CT)
#913 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
41%
10-14%
50%
≤5%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
65%
32%
Black
25%
12%
White
8%
46%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
92%
0.51
≥95%
88.2%
(22-23)
28%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bridgeport Military Academy's ranking?
Bridgeport Military Academy is ranked #913 out of 939 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bridgeport Military Academy?
The graduation rate of Bridgeport Military Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 88.2%.
How many students attend Bridgeport Military Academy?
321 students attend Bridgeport Military Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bridgeport Military Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bridgeport Military Academy?
Bridgeport Military Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bridgeport Military Academy offer ?
Bridgeport Military Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bridgeport Military Academy part of?
Bridgeport Military Academy is part of Bridgeport School District.
In what neighborhood is Bridgeport Military Academy located?
Bridgeport Military Academy is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Bridgeport, CT. There are 2 other public schools located in Downtown.

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