Bridgeport School District

Located at 45 Lyon Terrace in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the Bridgeport School District serves as a major hub of public education within the bustling midsize city setting of the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metropolitan area. Operating as a traditional, non-charter public school system, the district manages 36 active schools designed to provide a continuous educational journey for students from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. By offering a comprehensive PK–12 academic pathway across its network of campuses, the district plays a vital role in supporting the foundational learning, academic growth, and college- or career-readiness of families throughout the city.

The district educates a dynamic and diverse community of 20,022 students, drawing strength from a multicultural population that prominently includes Hispanic and Black youth alongside peers from various racial and ethnic backgrounds. To foster a supportive and effective learning environment, Bridgeport School District maintains a robust workforce of over 5,700 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes approximately 2,743 classroom teachers, 305 instructional aides, and nearly 2,682 support personnel. Through this balanced combination of expansive academic offerings, strong specialized staff support, and deep community roots, the district remains focused on cultivating well-rounded development and educational success for all enrolled learners.