Serving 296 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridgeport Military Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bridgeport Military Academy's student population of 296 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bridgeport Military Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bridgeport Military Academy is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#913 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
66%
31%
Black
22%
12%
White
9%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bridgeport Military Academy's ranking?
Bridgeport Military Academy is ranked #913 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Bridgeport Military Academy often compared to?
Bridgeport Military Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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 89%.
How many students attend Bridgeport Military Academy?
296 students attend Bridgeport Military Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Bridgeport Military Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridgeport Military Academy?
Bridgeport Military Academy has a student ration of 13:1, 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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