Park City Alternative (Closed 2004)
- Park City Alternative served 87 students in grades 6-12.
- Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 87 students |
 | |
| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2003-2004 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 13:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 56% | 24% |
| Black | 39% | 13% |
| White | 3% | 55% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.43 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 31% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bridgeport School District | |
Source: 2003-2004 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Park City Alternative is The University School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Roosevelt School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bridgeport The University School Special Education School
Grades: 9-12
0.2 miles
136 Lafayette St
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203)579-0434 0.2 9-12 n/a - Bridgeport Roosevelt School Grades: PK-8 | 587 students
0.5 miles
680 Park Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203)576-8032 0.5 PK-8 587 - Bridgeport Capital Preparatory Harbor School Inc. Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 254 students
0.7 miles
777 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(475)422-5900 0.7 6-12 254 - Bridgeport Cesar Batalla School Grades: PK-8 | 1167 students
1.0 miles
606 Howard Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203)579-8501 1.0 PK-8 1167 - Bridgeport Curiale School Grades: K-8 | 712 students
1.0 miles
300 Laurel Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203)576-8437 1.0 K-8 712
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