Bassick High School is a public school serving nearly 1,000 students annually from ninth through 12th grade since its establishment in 1929. The school is committed to creating graduates that are critical thinkers, collaborators, communicators and contributors to their community and society at large.
Bassick seeks to prepare students for higher education by providing opportunities for students to participate in college-level courses while still under the careful guidance of the faculty and staff. While the participation in advanced placement classes remains just below 20%, the high school continues to foster its connection with local colleges and universities to provide courses that ease the transition into higher education.
Bassick High provides vocational studies and learning programs tailored to specific interest areas for those desiring a different learning style. Currently located on Fairfield Ave in the West End of Bridgeport, the school is engaged in plans to move the high school to the campus of Bridgeport University, solidifying the school’s commitment to providing post-secondary educational preparation for its students and investing in the building structures and technology that can make this possible.
Bassick High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1181 Fairfield Ave,
Bridgeport, CT
Bridgeport School District
School Details
Head of School
Dr Joseph A Raiola IIi
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Average GPA
3.16
Graduation Rate
64%
Niche Grade
C-
C
C-
D+
C
C-
B-
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.16
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
63
Full Time Teachers
63
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
500
Verbal
500
Average ACT
20
Math
21
English
20
Reading
19
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
12.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
301:1
Student Diversity
Male
57%
Female
43%
Hispanic
59.2%
Black
33.5%
White
4.9%
Two or more races
1.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Fairfield University
85 Students
University of Connecticut
82 Students
Southern Connecticut State University
80 Students
University of Bridgeport
77 Students
Sacred Heart University
71 Students
University of New Haven
63 Students
University of Connecticut - Stamford
48 Students
Connecticut State Community College - Housatonic Campus
48 Students
University of Hartford
47 Students
Quinnipiac University
42 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
33 Students
Business
32 Students
Psychology
19 Students
Biology
15 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
10 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
9 Students
Finance
9 Students
Dental Hygiene
9 Students
Computer Software Engineering
8 Students
Criminology
7 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/7/2025
Bassick high school is a decent place, various teachers and counslers tried their best to connect with students, and to lead them to a good path. On the other hand, security has been an issue, and there was a lot of fights. The school was also a bit worn down. Overall, as long as you stay out of trouble its not a horrible place.
8/16/2024
My over all experience is filled with mixed emotions.Having to worry about college and how to pay for it was a bit stressful.Overall my experience is filled with ups and downs hard work ,late night and studying.One happy moment was when I found out I got accepted into college to study nursing
12/16/2023
Best part of Bassick is the Music, great music teachers and opportunities in that area are there. Strong connections with teachers. Worst part I would say is the violence that's brought to the school everyday and the lack of pushing useful resources to students
GreatSchools Reviews
3/11/2022
aside from the fights "barely any", its a pretty good school. good teachers (most atleast) always trying their best to help their students. The students may not be the best, but its probably best to just avoid people. you will be fine as long as you just mind your own business!
4/27/2018
if i could out of a ten it would be a negative 10
12/22/2017
This has been the worst educational experience I've ever had.
4/23/2014
In my opinion this is probably the worst high school in Bridgeport. The curriculum is poor and a good portion of students disregard their own education often disrupting others.
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Homes For Sale
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Average Home Value
$391,852
Median Lot Size
4,356 Sq Ft
% Renters
82%
Household Income
$50,047
% of College Grads
9%
Median Age
33
Average House Size
2,322 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
51.9%
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Bassick High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bridgeport, CT and is served by the Bridgeport School District in Connecticut. The school has a total enrollment of 969 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 7.5% are proficient in reading. Bassick High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.16, the graduation rate is 64%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $391,852. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bridgeport Military Academy, Bridgeport Regional Vocational Aquaculture School, Bridgeport Residential Center, and more. Learn more about what Bridgeport has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bassick High School.