Bridgeport Military Academy

160 Iranistan Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605

www.bridgeportedu.net/Page/12939#calendar24730/20220510/month

321 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bridgeport Military Academy (BMA) is a specialized magnet high school located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, that integrates a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum with a military-style leadership framework. Designed for students who thrive in a structured, disciplined environment, the academy focuses on developing character, citizenship, and academic excellence. By incorporating JROTC principles, the school aims to instill values such as integrity, accountability, and teamwork, preparing its students not only for university-level studies but also for potential service in the armed forces or other public service sectors.

Beyond its academic requirements, the school places a strong emphasis on physical fitness and leadership development. Students engage in uniform wear, drill and ceremony, and community service projects, which serve to cultivate a professional and service-oriented mindset. The BMA environment is intentionally designed to foster a sense of pride and community, helping students build the resilience and organizational skills necessary to succeed in their future personal and professional endeavors.

321

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bridgeport Military Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	209
Black	79
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

Hispanic
209 (65.1%)
Black
79 (24.6%)
White
26 (8.1%)
Two or More
4 (1.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (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)275-3961
Website:	http://www.bridgeportedu.net/Page/12939#calendar24730/20220510/month
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 9 116

Grade 10 73

Grade 11 68

Grade 12 64