Aerospace/Hydrospace Engineering and Physical Sciences Magne

www.bridgeportedu.net/fwc

307 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The **Aerospace/Hydrospace Engineering and Physical Sciences High School**, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a specialized magnet school designed to immerse students in the rigorous fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The curriculum is specifically structured to prepare students for high-demand careers in aerospace and hydrospace (maritime/underwater) engineering, emphasizing hands-on learning, critical thinking, and the application of physical sciences to real-world technological challenges.

By leveraging a focused academic environment, the school aims to bridge the gap between classroom theory and professional practice. Students are provided with unique opportunities to engage with advanced engineering concepts, often collaborating with partners in the aerospace and maritime industries. This specialized approach not only fosters technical proficiency but also encourages students to develop the innovative mindset necessary for leadership in modern engineering sectors.

307

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aerospace/Hydrospace Engineering and Physical Sciences Magne
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	166
Black	77
Asian	12
Two or More	9
American Indian	2

Hispanic
166 (54.1 %)
Black
77 (25.1 %)
White
41 (13.4 %)
Asian
12 (3.9 %)
Two or More
9 (2.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

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)275-3343
Website:	http://www.bridgeportedu.net/fwc
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	307
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 9 117

Grade 10 85

Grade 11 68

Grade 12 37