At a glance
Reported students
321
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut high enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
446.5
Bridgeport Military Academy: 321 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
14.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 311
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
What the reported data says about Bridgeport Military Academy
Bridgeport Military Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Bridgeport. It is one of 36 current school records connected to Bridgeport School District. NCES reports 321 students for 2024–25.
Among 209 high schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 650 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, above the Connecticut median of 11.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (65.1%) and Black (24.6%). English learners represent 16.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bridgeport Military Academy
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.1%
- Hispanic65.1%
- Black24.6%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
4 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bridgeport School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Aerospace/Hydrospace Engineering and Physical Sciences Magne
High · Grades 09–12
324 reported students
Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho
High · Grades 09–12
376 reported students
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc
High · Grades 09–12
386 reported students
Bassick High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,075 reported students
Warren Harding High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,324 reported students
Central High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,803 reported students
Public schools near Bridgeport Military Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Oaks Charter School High · Charter · Great Oaks Charter School District | 06–12 | 662 | 0.7 mi |
| Bassick High School High · Bridgeport School District | 09–12 | 1,075 | 0.9 mi |
| Bridgeport Residential Center High · Judicial Centers | 08–12 | 0 | 1.3 mi |
| REGIONS secure Bridgeport High · Judicial Centers | 05–12 | 0 | 1.3 mi |
| The Bridge Academy High · Charter · The Bridge Academy District | 07–12 | 281 | 1.5 mi |
| Central High School High · Bridgeport School District | 09–12 | 1,803 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bridgeport Military Academy
What grades does Bridgeport Military Academy serve?
Bridgeport Military Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Bridgeport School District.
How many students attend Bridgeport Military Academy?
Bridgeport Military Academy reported 321 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 209 Connecticut high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 311 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bridgeport Military Academy?
The calculated ratio is 14.3:1, based on 321 students and 22.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 11.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bridgeport Military Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bridgeport Military Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bridgeport School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bridgeport Military Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bridgeport Military Academy in?
Bridgeport Military Academy is part of Bridgeport School District, based in Bridgeport, CT, which operates 36 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bridgeport Military Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Great Oaks Charter School (0.7 mi), Bassick High School (0.9 mi), Bridgeport Residential Center (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.