How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bridgeport School District | New Haven School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bridgeport, Connecticut | New Haven, Connecticut |
| Total Enrollment | 19,337 | 19,150 |
| Number of Schools | 36 | 37 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 13.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bridgeport School District | New Haven School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,514 | $22,543 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.5% | 13.9% |
| State Revenue | 61.5% | 56.9% |
| Local Revenue | 20.0% | 29.2% |
Bridgeport School District
Federal State Local
New Haven School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bridgeport School District | New Haven School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| African American | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59.8% | 48.3% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 83.9% | 67.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bridgeport School District | New Haven School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 71 | 82 |
| Schools with AP | 7 | 9 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 411.3:1 | 553.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.7% | 32.3% |
School Types
Bridgeport School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 28
New Haven School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 18
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.