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Bridgeport International Academy
  • Private, Boarding
  • BRIDGEPORT, CT
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Bridgeport International Academy

#3 in Best High Schools for the Arts in Connecticut
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Boarding
  • 9-12
  • BRIDGEPORT, CT
  • 37 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B+
    6. Sports
      unavailable
    bridgeportacademy.org
    (203) 334-3434
    285 LAFAYETTE ST
    BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604
    About Bridgeport International Academy...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Application Fee
    $125
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    None

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $7,900
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
    $41,900
    Received Financial Aid
    Average Financial Aid
    From Bridgeport International Academy

    Bridgeport International Academy (BIA) is a private, nonsectarian, college preparatory, boarding and day high school with an international student body and faculty. Located adjacent to the seaside campus of the University of Bridgeport, the Academy offers a strong college preparatory curriculum for grades 9 through 12, with the opportunity for students to take college courses and use university facilities. The four pillars that form BIA’s identity, mission, values, and climate are academic excellence, creativity, character development, and global citizenship.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1180
    20 responses
    Average ACT
    24
    5 responses
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    Dual Enrollment

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    Dual enrollment in college classes is a core aspect of academics at BIA. Qualified upper classmen may take college courses and earn college credit at the University of Bridgeport and CT State Community College in lieu of AP courses. Access to university courses also allows students to challenge themselves, diversify their schedule, and make their college application stand out among their peers.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    80%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 5 responses
    Poll
    80%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 5 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 11 responses
    • Global studies week
      45%
    • Spirit week
      27%
    • Movie Night
      18%
    • Spirit Week
      9%

    Boarding

    Students Boarding
    40%
    Boarding Days Per Week
    7-day
    Top Countries
    China, Japan, South Korea, Tunisia, Viet Nam
    International Boarding Students
    30%
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    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    60
    83%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 6 responses
    100%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 6 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 6 responses
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    4:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    83%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 6 responses
    Poll
    83%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 6 responses
    Poll
    83%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 6 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Boys Athletic Participation
    67%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 6 responses
    50%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 6 responses
    50%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 6 responses

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