Bassick High School

1181 Fairfield Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06605

ct02210097.schoolwires.net/bassick

1,009 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bassick High School, located on Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is one of the city’s three traditional public high schools. Serving a diverse urban student population, the school is deeply embedded in the Bridgeport Public Schools district. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations, all designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness.

As an anchor institution in the community, Bassick High School emphasizes the importance of academic growth, social responsibility, and community engagement. The school works to provide a supportive environment for its diverse student body, focusing on developing the skills necessary for success in a global society. Through its website and district partnerships, the school maintains communication with families and stakeholders, striving to foster a collaborative culture that encourages student achievement and long-term success.

1,009

Total Students

66.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bassick High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	597
Black	338
Asian	9
Two or More	14
American Indian	2

Hispanic
597 (59.2 %)
Black
338 (33.5 %)
White
49 (4.9 %)
Two or More
14 (1.4 %)
Asian
9 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bridgeport School District
Phone:	(203)576-7350
Website:	http://ct02210097.schoolwires.net/bassick
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,009
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	972
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 265

Grade 10 286

Grade 11 273

Grade 12 185