Enrollment
321
High
DISTRICT 801 · STATE 788
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BRIDGEPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 090045001631
Bridgeport Military Academy
160 Iranistan Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06605 · (203) 275-3961 · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
GRADES 09–12HIGH12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL321 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.3:1 · STATE 12.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
88%
284 students
DISTRICT 87% · STATE 44%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 116 | 36% |
| Grade 10 | 73 | 23% |
| Grade 11 | 68 | 21% |
| Grade 12 | 64 | 20% |
Student demographics
51%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 67% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Bridgeport Military Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport Military Academy this school | 321 | 88.5% | N/A |
| Pathways Academy of Technology and Design East Hartford | 359 | 80.2% | N/A |
| Sport and Medical Sciences Academy Hartford | 463 | 84.2% | N/A |
| New London High School New London | 605 | 91.2% | N/A |
| Metropolitan Business Academy New Haven | 380 | 80.5% | N/A |
| New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet Pathway New London | 268 | 81.3% | N/A |
Matched among Connecticut high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Bridgeport Military Academy ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Connecticut | In Greater Bridgeport Planning Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 321 | #172 of 201 | #15 of 16 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.3:1 | #163 of 188 | #10 of 16 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 50.9% | #108 of 188 | #12 of 16 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 88.5% | #4 of 196 | #3 of 16 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +6.6% | #41 of 63 | #6 of 10 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
321
-19 (-6%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
was 17.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 321 | 22.5 | 14.3:1 | 88% (284) |
| 2023-24 | 296 | 21.5 | 13.8:1 | 87% (257) |
| 2022-23 | 308 | 22 | 14.0:1 | 83% (255) |
| 2020-21 | 340 | 20 | 17.0:1 | 74% (253) |
| 2017-18 | 301 | 23.6 | 12.8:1 | 61% (183) |
| 2015-16 | 270 | 17 | 15.9:1 | 86% (232) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Bridgeport Military Academy.
Since 2017-18: students up 7% (301 to 321); teachers down 5% (23.6 to 22.5).
About Bridgeport Military Academy
Bridgeport Military Academy is a small high school in Bridgeport, Connecticut, one of the schools in Bridgeport School District. The school serves 321 students in grades 9 through 12 in 2024-25. The average among high schools in Connecticut is roughly 788 students; this school is 59% smaller than that.
District-wide, Bridgeport School District has 36 schools and 19,802 students.
By race and ethnicity, Bridgeport Military Academy is 65% Hispanic. The rest of enrollment is 25% Black and 8% White. Census estimates put the Hispanic share of Greater Bridgeport Planning Region's population at about 27%. Bridgeport Military Academy has a diversity index of 51%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The school reported 22.5 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 14.3:1. For comparison, high schools in Connecticut average 12.3:1. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 88%. Among public schools in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, the average eligibility rate is 54%.
Federal survey data for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region show that median household income is about $89,667, roughly 42% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. Bridgeport Military Academy is among the 91 public schools in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region.
Nearest public school: New Beginnings Inc Family Academy, about 0.4 miles away. The five-mile area around Bridgeport Military Academy holds at least 8 other public schools.
The school's federal locale classification is City: Mid-size.
Bridgeport Military Academy saw enrollment fall 6% between 2020-21 and 2024-25. The ratio was 17.0:1 in 2020-21 and 14.3:1 in 2024-25.
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Greater Bridgeport Planning Region at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
329,259
Census ACS
Median income
$89,667
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
91
50,880 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Bridgeport School District
- Central High SchoolHigh · 1,803 students
- Warren Harding High SchoolHigh · 1,324 students
- Blackham SchoolElementary · 1,088 students
- Bassick High SchoolHigh · 1,075 students
- Cesar Batalla SchoolElementary · 990 students
- Read SchoolElementary · 863 students
Other schools in Bridgeport
- Central High SchoolHigh · 1,803 students
- Warren Harding High SchoolHigh · 1,324 students
- Achievement First Bridgeport AcademyCombined · 1,090 students
- Blackham SchoolElementary · 1,088 students
- Bassick High SchoolHigh · 1,075 students
- Cesar Batalla SchoolElementary · 990 students
Nearby schools
- New Beginnings Inc Family Academy0.4 mi · 431
- Roosevelt School0.5 mi · 493
- Great Oaks Charter School0.7 mi · 662
- Cesar Batalla School0.8 mi · 990
- Capital Preparatory Harbor School0.9 mi · 775
- Bassick High School0.9 mi · 1,075
Frequently asked questions
About Bridgeport Military AcademyHow large is Bridgeport Military Academy?
Bridgeport Military Academy enrolls approximately 321 students in grades 09-12.
Is Bridgeport Military Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
Bridgeport Military Academy is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Bridgeport Military Academy have?
Bridgeport Military Academy employs 23 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.
What is the student diversity at Bridgeport Military Academy?
Student demographics at Bridgeport Military Academy are roughly 8% White, 65% Hispanic, 25% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is Bridgeport Military Academy in?
Bridgeport Military Academy is part of Bridgeport School District.
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