ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BRIDGEPORT ACADEMY

Achievement First Bridgeport Academy is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Achievement First Bridgeport Academy District school district, located in Bridgeport, CT with about 1,062 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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. With about 71 teachers, Achievement First Bridgeport Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Achievement First Bridgeport Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the broader Achievement First network, the school operates under a mission to close the achievement gap by providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education to students in underserved communities. Its academic model emphasizes high expectations, a disciplined school culture, and an extended school day and year designed to maximize student learning and personal development.

The school is structured to foster both academic mastery and character growth, utilizing a data-driven approach to instruction that allows teachers to identify and address individual student needs effectively. By prioritizing a "college-bound" mindset from an early age, Achievement First Bridgeport Academy focuses on cultivating critical thinking skills, literacy, and mathematics proficiency. The school works in close partnership with families to ensure that students are not only prepared for high school success but are also equipped with the tools and discipline necessary to excel in higher education and beyond.

For more information, contact Achievement First Bridgeport Academy at (203) 338-0593 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.