Enrollment
376
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090045001636
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #5 of 8
- high schools in Bridgeport · Resource Index
- 40
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+0% 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
What stands out at Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho
Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Bridgeport, Connecticut, enrolling 376 students.
At 12.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 376 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 156 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #94.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 376 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bridgeport's high schools, it stands alongside Central High School (1,803 students): Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 19:1).
Bridgeport School District also operates Central High School (1,803 students) and Warren Harding High School (1,324 students) alongside Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho compares
Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,908
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridgeport School District, which includes Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho.
$20,908
Per student
-12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~376 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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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 12.1:1, 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 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho a good school?
Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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