Bassick High School

1181 Fairfield Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06605

ct02210097.schoolwires.net/bassick

1,075 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bassick High School, located on Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is one of the city’s three traditional public high schools. Serving a diverse urban student population, the school is deeply embedded in the Bridgeport Public Schools district. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations, all designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness.

As an anchor institution in the community, Bassick High School emphasizes the importance of academic growth, social responsibility, and community engagement. The school works to provide a supportive environment for its diverse student body, focusing on developing the skills necessary for success in a global society. Through its website and district partnerships, the school maintains communication with families and stakeholders, striving to foster a collaborative culture that encourages student achievement and long-term success.

1,075

Total Students

63.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bassick High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	688
Black	308
Asian	8
Two or More	17
American Indian	3

Hispanic
688 (64.1%)
Black
308 (28.7%)
White
50 (4.7%)
Two or More
17 (1.6%)
Asian
8 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

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)576-7350
Website:	http://ct02210097.schoolwires.net/bassick
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,075
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	972
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 9 343

Grade 10 264

Grade 11 237

Grade 12 231