Is Great Oaks Charter School a good school?

Great Oaks Charter School ranks in the bottom 2.1% of Connecticut high schools.

How many students attend Great Oaks Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 664 students attended Great Oaks Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Great Oaks Charter School?

Students at Great Oaks Charter School are 51% Hispanic, 43% African American, 3% White, 1% Two or more races.

Great Oaks Charter School

Summary:

Great Oaks Charter School is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, with a student population of 664 and is part of the Bridgeport School District, which is ranked 155 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Great Oaks Charter School faces significant challenges, with a student body that is 43.37% African American, 51.2% Hispanic, and only 3.31% White, as well as a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 47.44% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Academically, the school consistently underperforms the state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 15.6% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 54.8%. When compared to nearby high schools, such as Warren Harding High School, Fairfield Ludlowe High School, and Bullard-Havens Technical High School, Great Oaks Charter School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing schools in the state, with 0 or 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.

The school's low student-teacher ratio of 15 students per teacher in the 2022-2023 school year, along with its status as a charter school, suggest that factors beyond just socioeconomic status may be contributing to the school's poor academic performance. Over the past three school years, Great Oaks Charter School's academic performance has declined across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates dropping significantly in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Further investigation into the school's curriculum, teaching practices, and overall educational model may be warranted to address these challenges and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

375 Howard Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605

(203) 870-8188

District: Great Oaks Charter School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
142^nd of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,634

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 664

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.2%

African American:

43.4%

White:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Great Oaks Charter School ranks worse than 72.8% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.51. (See more...)

Compare Details Great Oaks Charter School ranks worse than 97.9% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.61. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.2%), African American (43.4%), White (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Great Oaks Charter School is 15. (See more...)

Compare Great Oaks Charter School employs 44 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Great Oaks Charter School is $17,634.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Great Oaks Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Great Oaks Charter School 182^nd of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Great Oaks Charter School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks Great Oaks Charter School 142^nd of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Great Oaks Charter School in the ranking list.)

Great Oaks Charter School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Great Oaks Charter School District 155^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Great Oaks Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Great Oaks Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2017	7.21	227^th	250	9.2%
2018	9.66	220^th	249	11.6%
2019	6.69	240^th	259	7.3%
2021	11.15	239^th	275	13.1%
2022	12.00	207^th	250	17.2%
2023	14.61	202^nd	249	18.9%
2024	19.51	182^nd	250	27.2%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Great Oaks Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	17.32	209^th	244	14.3%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Great Oaks Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	6.85	103^rd	104	1.0%
2021	18.41	183^rd	218	16.1%
2023	25.61	84^th	109	22.9%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Great Oaks Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	3.83	155^th	160	3.1%
2021	10.77	205^th	235	12.8%
2022	12.42	146^th	166	12.0%
2023	8.29	145^th	160	9.4%

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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Great Oaks Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	15.91	100^th	104	3.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Great Oaks Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	8.05	152^nd	164	7.3%
2021	7.94	207^th	224	7.6%
2022	6.13	164^th	169	3.0%
2023	11.17	135^th	158	14.6%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Great Oaks Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	27.24	31^st	38	18.4%
2021	29.24	59^th	80	26.3%
2022	36.26	24^th	40	40.0%
2023	39.71	20^th	32	37.5%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Great Oaks Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	22.43	83^rd	97	14.4%
2021	20.03	124^th	146	15.1%
2022	36.05	56^th	97	42.3%
2023	40.25	53^rd	99	46.5%
2024	48.51	45^th	104	56.7%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Great Oaks Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	4.71	193^rd	200	3.5%
2022	4.25	137^th	139	1.4%
2024	4.61	142^nd	145	2.1%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Great Oaks Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	7.53	165^th	175	5.7%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Great Oaks Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	10.53	140^th	155	9.7%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Great Oaks Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	4.18	175^th	182	3.8%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Great Oaks Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	17.84	54^th	58	6.9%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Great Oaks Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	4	71	1	50	0	0	1	127
2016	8	114	1	98	0	0	5	226
2017	12	151	1	152	0	4	4	324
2018	16	188	0	189	1	2	4	400
2019	22	224	0	209	1	2	7	465
2020	32	266	0	250	1	2	4	555
2021	34	320	0	310	4	2	0	670
2022	24	298	0	318	0	1	9	650
2023	22	288	2	340	3	2	7	664

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Great Oaks Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	127	5.0	25.4	84.3
2016	226	10.0	22.6	47.3
2017	324	15.0	21.6	81.2
2018	400	1.0	400.0	86.5
2019	465	25.0	18.6	73.1
2020	555	32.0	17.3	75.1
2021	670	35.2	19.0	70
2022	650	39.0	16.6	60.6
2023	664	44.0	15.0	47.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Great Oaks Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	127	5.0	25.4	84.3
2016	226	10.0	22.6	47.3
2017	324	15.0	21.6	81.2
2018	400	1.0	400.0	86.5
2019	465	25.0	18.6	73.1
2020	555	32.0	17.3	75.1
2021	670	35.2	19.0	70
2022	650	39.0	16.6	60.6
2023	664	44.0	15.0	47.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Great Oaks Charter School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$13,667
2019	$14,322
2020	$15,439
2021	$14,297
2022	$15,492
2023	$17,634

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Great Oaks Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 240^th of 259 Middle schools	Ranks 202^nd of 249 Middle schools	11.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Great Oaks Charter School)	15.2	27.5	12.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Great Oaks Charter School District)	15.2	27.5	12.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.3	48	7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Great Oaks Charter School)	7.6	16.9	9.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Great Oaks Charter School District)	7.6	16.9	9.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	45.4	39.6	5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Great Oaks Charter School)	18.1	26.5	8.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Great Oaks Charter School District)	18.1	26.5	8.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	56.1	48.8	7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Great Oaks Charter School)	11.4	13.1	1.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Great Oaks Charter School District)	11.4	13.1	1.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.1	39.9	6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Great Oaks Charter School)	27.3	33.7	6.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Great Oaks Charter School District)	27.3	33.7	6.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.8	48.5	7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Great Oaks Charter School)	17	10.9	6.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Great Oaks Charter School District)	17	10.9	6.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	43.5	36.2	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	465	664	42.8%
African American	224	288	28.6%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	209	340	62.7%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	22	22
Two or More Races	7	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.1%	47.4%	25.7%

Schools Near Great Oaks Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)		SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Math (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)			SBAC Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 8th Grade	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Great Oaks Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	375 Howard Avenue	Bridgeport	06605	Fairfield County	Great Oaks Charter School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(203) 870-8188	664	44	15.0	47.4%	22 (3.3%)	288 (43.4%)	340 (51.2%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.1%)	4.6	142^nd of 145 public high schools	2.1%					(n/a)	28.0	10.1	15.6		31.6	34.8	33.0	14.0	23.9	15.0	$17,634
Bassick High School	Public	9-12	1181 Fairfield Ave.	Bridgeport	06605	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 576-7350	1,009	66	15.2	86.7%	49 (4.9%)	338 (33.5%)	597 (59.2%)	9 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.4%)								(n/a)			6.7								$16,991
Bridgeport Military Academy	Public	9-12	160 Iranistan Avenue	Bridgeport	06605	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 275-3961	308	22	14.0	82.8%	31 (10.1%)	74 (24.0%)	197 (64.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)								(n/a)		9.4									$18,322
Bridgeport Residential Center	Public	8-12	60 Housatonic Ave	Bridgeport	06604	Fairfield County	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(203) 579-3671																			(n/a)
REGIONS secure Bridgeport	Public	5-12	60 Housatonic Ave	Bridgeport	06604	Fairfield County	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(203) 579-6548																			(n/a)
Central High School	Public	9-12	1 Lincoln Blvd.	Bridgeport	06606	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 576-7377	1,677	96	17.5	73.9%	166 (9.9%)	523 (31.2%)	904 (53.9%)	56 (3.3%)	7 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (1.2%)	16.4	119^th of 145 public high schools	17.9%		16.4	113^th of 142 public high schools	20.4%	6		24.5	34.1	10.1							$15,189
The Bridge Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	160 Pulaski Street	Bridgeport	06608	Fairfield County	The Bridge Academy District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(203) 336-9999	280	20	13.8	73.2%	2 (0.7%)	144 (51.4%)	129 (46.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)								(n/a)	15.6	17.1				30.6			24.5	40.0	$16,552
Fairfield Warde High School	Public	9-12	755 Melville Ave.	Fairfield	06825	Fairfield County	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-8449	1,418	128	11.1	24.6%	958 (67.6%)	49 (3.5%)	243 (17.1%)	102 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (4.4%)								(n/a)		67.9									$23,237
Warren Harding High School	Public	9-12	379 Bond St	Bridgeport	06610	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 275-2751	1,109	76	14.6	82.0%	58 (5.2%)	381 (34.4%)	639 (57.6%)	11 (1.0%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (1.4%)	5.3	141^st of 145 public high schools	2.8%		5.4	138^th of 142 public high schools	2.8%	3		11.4	17.2								$16,782
Fairfield Ludlowe High School	Public	9-12	785 Unquowa Rd.	Fairfield	06824	Fairfield County	Fairfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 255-7201	1,498	141	10.6	14.6%	1,175 (78.4%)	31 (2.1%)	137 (9.1%)	90 (6.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (4.1%)	89.8	14^th of 145 public high schools	90.3%		91	12^th of 142 public high schools	91.5%	2		66.7		61.9							$21,965

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