- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bridgeport, CT
Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho
Federal NCES profile for Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090045001636
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #5 of 8
- high schools in Bridgeport · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho ranks #5 of 8 high schools in Bridgeport, CT.
School address
District: Bridgeport School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090045001636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho shrank from 392 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 090045001636 · Bridgeport, CT High · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 12.1:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,803 students)
Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho shrank from 392 students in 2022-23 to 366 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho 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
- Bassick High S
Bassick High School
1,075 students
- Cesar Batalla
Cesar Batalla School
990 students
- This school 376
Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho
376 students
What this shows Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho compares
Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▲ 60% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 60% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.2%
African American 25.5%
White 10.9%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Bridgeport School District reports $20,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren Harding High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blackham School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bassick High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar Batalla School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho'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
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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
Bassick High School
Standard public school
1,075 students 16.3:1 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
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 (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho
How many students attend Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho?
Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho has 376 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bridgeport, CT. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho?
The student-teacher ratio at Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho is 12.1:1, which is 0% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho?
58.2% of students at Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho?
The largest demographic group at Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho is Hispanic or Latino at 53.2% of enrollment, in Bridgeport, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho?
Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho rank among high schools in Bridgeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho ranks #5 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 Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho, 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.