Enrollment
376
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 090045001636
Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho — Bridgeport, CT
Federal NCES profile for Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 50
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 44
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Bridgeport School District · Connecticut
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.2%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho reports 376 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 58.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 60% above the Connecticut average and 12% above the national baseline. The school offers 10 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 376 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bridgeport School District spends $23,852 per pupil district-wide, below the Connecticut average of $28,239 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 20.0% from local sources (property taxes), 61.5% from the state, and 18.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▲ 60% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 43% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
12.6:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 68% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,852
per pupil, district-wide
— below Connecticut avg of $28,239
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.
Overview
Enrollment 376 Top 43% in Connecticut — larger than 57% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 12.6:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 58.2% +60% vs state
NCES ID 090045001636
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 10
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 376:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 34
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridgeport School District, which includes Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho.
$23,852
Per student
-16%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 61.5%
Federal 18.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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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.
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 12.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Bridgeport, CT.
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 40/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.