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Bridgeport School District

Connecticut · Public School District
36
Schools
19,112
Students
$23,968
Per-Pupil Spend
+67% nat'l
80.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+29pp vs nat'l
78.0%
Graduation Rate
-8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Bridgeport School District is a public school district in Connecticut serving 19,112 students across 36 schools. It includes 28 elementary, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 78.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,968 is above average for a US public school district. 81% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,968+67% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
62%
20%
State
61.5%
Local (property tax)
19.9%
Federal
18.5%

State funding accounts for 62% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
36
Schools
19,112
Students
81%
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate78.0%
Opportunity Score43/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $23,968 per pupil — 67% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 36 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 78.0%, graduation is 8.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
81% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bridgeport School District?
Bridgeport School District has 36 public schools, serving a total of 19,112 students.
What is the graduation rate for Bridgeport School District?
The graduation rate is 78.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Bridgeport School District spend per student?
Bridgeport School District spends $23,968 per pupil — 67% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Bridgeport School District?
81% of students in Bridgeport School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Bridgeport School District?
No, Bridgeport School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bridgeport School District serve?
Bridgeport School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Bridgeport School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Bridgeport School District is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.