Aerospace/Hydrospace Engineering and Physical Sciences Magne

www.bridgeportedu.net/fwc

324 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The **Aerospace/Hydrospace Engineering and Physical Sciences High School**, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a specialized magnet school designed to immerse students in the rigorous fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The curriculum is specifically structured to prepare students for high-demand careers in aerospace and hydrospace (maritime/underwater) engineering, emphasizing hands-on learning, critical thinking, and the application of physical sciences to real-world technological challenges.

By leveraging a focused academic environment, the school aims to bridge the gap between classroom theory and professional practice. Students are provided with unique opportunities to engage with advanced engineering concepts, often collaborating with partners in the aerospace and maritime industries. This specialized approach not only fosters technical proficiency but also encourages students to develop the innovative mindset necessary for leadership in modern engineering sectors.

324

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aerospace/Hydrospace Engineering and Physical Sciences Magne
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	172
Black	77
Asian	15
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
172 (53.1%)
Black
77 (23.8%)
White
45 (13.9%)
Asian
15 (4.6%)
Two or More
14 (4.3%)
Pacific Islander
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)275-3343
Website:	http://www.bridgeportedu.net/fwc
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	324
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 97

Grade 10 69

Grade 11 87

Grade 12 71