GREAT OAKS CHARTER SCHOOL

Great Oaks Charter School is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the Great Oaks Charter School District school district, located in Bridgeport, CT with about 400 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 9th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

Great Oaks Charter School, located at 510 Barnum Ave. in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves middle and high school students. The school is part of a broader network of charter schools committed to providing a high-quality, college-preparatory education to students in urban communities. Its academic model is rooted in the belief that all students, regardless of their background, can achieve academic success when provided with rigorous coursework and high expectations.

What distinguishes the Great Oaks model is its intensive focus on personalized instruction and mentorship. The school utilizes a "tutor-teacher" program, where students receive daily small-group instruction from dedicated tutors—often recent college graduates participating in a service year. This high-dosage tutoring model allows the school to provide individualized academic support that addresses specific learning gaps, while the school’s culture emphasizes strong character development and the social-emotional skills necessary to navigate the path to college and career success.

For more information, contact Great Oaks Charter School at (203) 870-8188 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.