- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bridgeport, CT
Bassick High School
Federal NCES profile for Bassick High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090045000050
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bassick High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #3 of 8
- high schools in Bridgeport · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bassick High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bassick High School ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Bridgeport, CT.
School address
District: Bridgeport School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090045000050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Bassick High School held near 1,033 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 62.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 090045000050 · Bridgeport, CT High · MID · TRAD
1,075 enr · 16.3:1 · 83.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,803 students)
Bassick High School held near 1,033 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 62.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Bassick High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,803 students
- Warren Harding
Warren Harding High School
1,324 students
- Blackham Schoo
Blackham School
1,088 students
- This school
Bassick High School
1,075 students
- Cesar Batalla
Cesar Batalla School
990 students
- Read School
Read School
863 students
What this shows Bassick High School reports 1,075 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bassick High School compares
Bassick High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 35% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 129% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,075 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,075
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 129% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 96% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,514
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 119 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.1%
African American 28.7%
White 4.7%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Bassick High School is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Bridgeport School District reports $20,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bassick High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren Harding High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackham School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cesar Batalla School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Read School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bassick High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Bridgeport
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Central High School
Standard public school
1,803 students 19:1 students per teacher
Warren Harding High School
Standard public school
1,324 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Bullard-Havens Technical High School
Vocational / career-technical school
819 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc
Standard public school
386 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho
Standard public school
376 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Aerospace/Hydrospace Engineering and Physical Sciences Magne
Standard public school
324 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,075 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bassick High School
How many students attend Bassick High School?
Bassick High School has 1,075 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bridgeport, CT. CCD year-over-year: 1,009 (2022-23) → 1,033 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bassick High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bassick High School is 16.3:1, which is 35% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bassick High School?
83.3% of students at Bassick High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bassick High School?
The largest demographic group at Bassick High School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment, in Bridgeport, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bassick High School?
Bassick High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bassick High School rank among high schools in Bridgeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Bassick High School ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Bridgeport, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bridgeport on the city page.
What other schools are in Bridgeport School District?
Besides Bassick High School, Bridgeport School District also operates Central High School (1,803 students), Warren Harding High School (1,324 students), and Blackham School (1,088 students). See the Bridgeport School District district page for the complete list.