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Achievement First Bridgeport Academy

655 Stillman St.
Bridgeport, CT 06608
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,084 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Achievement First Bridgeport 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 26% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,084 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy's student population of 1,084 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,084 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Achievement First Bridgeport 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 Achievement First Bridgeport Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#646 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Achievement First Bridgeport Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Achievement First Bridgeport Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Achievement First Bridgeport Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Achievement First Bridgeport Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Achievement First Bridgeport Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Achievement First Bridgeport Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
45%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Achievement First Bridgeport Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
51%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Achievement First Bridgeport Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Achievement First Bridgeport Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Achievement First Bridgeport Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Achievement First Bridgeport Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Achievement First Bridgeport Academy and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Achievement First Bridgeport Academy and public school graduation rate of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Achievement First Bridgeport Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Achievement First Bridgeport Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Achievement First Bridgeport Academy's ranking?
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy is ranked #646 out of 942 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Achievement First Bridgeport Academy?
The graduation rate of Achievement First Bridgeport Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Achievement First Bridgeport Academy?
1,084 students attend Achievement First Bridgeport Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Achievement First Bridgeport Academy students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Achievement First Bridgeport Academy?
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Achievement First Bridgeport Academy offer ?
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Achievement First Bridgeport Academy part of?
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy is part of Achievement First Bridgeport Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Achievement First Bridgeport Academy located?
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy is located in the East Side neighborhood of Bridgeport, CT. There are 5 other public schools located in East Side.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,084 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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