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The Bridge Academy

160 Pulaski Street
Bridgeport, CT 06608
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 280 students in grades 7-12, The Bridge 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (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

The Bridge Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
The Bridge Academy's student population of 280 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
280 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The Bridge 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 The Bridge Academy is 0.53, 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)
#818 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of The Bridge 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.
20-24%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of The Bridge 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.
20-24%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of The Bridge 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
n/a
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
46%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in The Bridge 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 The Bridge Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in The Bridge 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%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in The Bridge Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of The Bridge Academy and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-89%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of The Bridge Academy and public school graduation rate of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in The Bridge 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
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in The Bridge 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 The Bridge Academy's ranking?
The Bridge Academy is ranked #818 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Bridge Academy?
The graduation rate of The Bridge Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend The Bridge Academy?
280 students attend The Bridge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of The Bridge Academy students are Black, 46% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does The Bridge Academy offer ?
The Bridge Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Bridge Academy part of?
The Bridge Academy is part of The Bridge Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is The Bridge Academy located?
The Bridge Academy is located in the East Side neighborhood of Bridgeport, CT. There are 5 other public schools located in East Side.

School Reviews
5   3/14/2014
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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