- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bridgeport, CT
Bridgeport Military Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bridgeport Military Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090045001631
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgeport Military Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Connecticut schools.
- #7 of 8
- high schools in Bridgeport · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 74.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bridgeport Military Academy has class sizes larger than 89% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeport Military Academy ranks #7 of 8 high schools in Bridgeport, CT.
School address
District: Bridgeport School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090045001631 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Bridgeport Military Academy held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 090045001631 · Bridgeport, CT High · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 14.6:1 · 74.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,803 students)
Bridgeport Military Academy held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Bridgeport Military Academy 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 321
Bridgeport Military Academy
321 students
What this shows Bridgeport Military Academy reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridgeport Military Academy compares
Bridgeport Military Academy 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.0% | ▲ 103% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 103% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 89% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.6%
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 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.1%
African American 24.6%
White 8.1%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Bridgeport Military Academy is about as mixed as the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Bridgeport School District reports $20,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridgeport Military Academy 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blackham School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bassick High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cesar Batalla School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridgeport Military Academy'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
Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho
Standard public school
376 students 12.1:1 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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridgeport Military Academy
How many students attend Bridgeport Military Academy?
Bridgeport Military Academy has 321 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bridgeport, CT. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgeport Military Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgeport Military Academy is 14.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bridgeport Military Academy?
74.0% of students at Bridgeport Military Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgeport Military Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bridgeport Military Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 65.1% of enrollment, in Bridgeport, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgeport Military Academy?
Bridgeport Military Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Bridgeport Military Academy rank among high schools in Bridgeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeport Military Academy ranks #7 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 Bridgeport Military Academy, 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.