Overview
The Bridge Academy is a public high serving grades 7–12 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The school enrolls 281 students. It is part of the The Bridge Academy District district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Connecticut state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
86% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span7–12
DistrictThe Bridge Academy District
County9120
CityBridgeport
ZIP06608
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID090001500809
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment281
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %86%
State Avg43%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)