The Bridge Academy
Tel:
(203)336-9999
- The Bridge Academy serves 281 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
The 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
- The Bridge Academy's student population of 281 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 281 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- The Bridge Academy's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of The Bridge Academy is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #918 out of 968 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 24% |
| Black | 56% | 13% |
| White | 3% | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.43 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 16% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | The Bridge Academy School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to The Bridge Academy is Achievement First Bridgeport Academy (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bridgeport Achievement First Bridgeport Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1044 students
0.2 miles
655 Stillman St.
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203)338-0593 0.2 K-12 1044 - Bridgeport Great Oaks Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 324 students
0.3 miles
510 Barnum Ave. 2nd Floor
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203)870-8188 0.3 6-8 324 - Bridgeport New Beginnings Inc Family Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 499 students
0.3 miles
184 Garden St.
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203)384-2897 0.3 PK-8 499 - 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 - Bridgeport Waltersville School Grades: PK-8 | 490 students
0.3 miles
150 Hallett Street
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203)275-2400 0.3 PK-8 490
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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