For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,177 students in the neighborhood of East Side, Bridgeport, CT.
The top-ranked public high schools in East Side are Achievement First Bridgeport Academy, Capital Preparatory Harbor School and The Bridge Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Side, Bridgeport, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average).
the neighborhood of East Side, Bridgeport, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is The Bridge Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of East Side, Bridgeport, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
655 Stillman St.
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 338-0593
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 338-0593
Gr: K-12 | 1,098 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Capital Preparatory Harbor School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
777 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(475) 422-5900
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(475) 422-5900
Gr: K-12 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #33.
The Bridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 Pulaski Street
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 336-9999
Bridgeport, CT 06608
(203) 336-9999
Gr: 7-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of East Side, Bridgeport, CT?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of East Side, Bridgeport, CT include Achievement First Bridgeport Academy, Capital Preparatory Harbor School and The Bridge Academy.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of East Side, Bridgeport?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of East Side, Bridgeport.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Side, Bridgeport?
the neighborhood of East Side, Bridgeport public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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