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About this school
Bridgeport Military Academy is
an urban public school
in Bridgeport, Connecticut that is part of Bridgeport Public Schools.
It serves 246 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.2:1.
Its teachers have had 35 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Grades 9 - 12
246 Students
24 Teachers
840 Old Town RoadContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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89%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Bridgeport Military Academy Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
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Bridgeport Military Academy
$19,776
raised using DonorsChoose
35
projects
funded
16
teachers
funded
167
donors
3
projects
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
12
projects for
books
4
projects
for
art supplies
Bridgeport Military Academy has received support from
54 individuals from Connecticut and
113 individuals out-of-state.
