The University School
Special education school · Grades 8–12
Bridgeport, CT
160 Holland Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06605
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- The only special education school in Bridgeport
- Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
In Bridgeport, Connecticut, The University School is a special education school for students from 8th grade through 12th grade. About 36 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher. The school day runs about 5.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 8–12
- Students
- 36
- Teachers
- 7 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 19 girls, 17 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 5.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Larger than 59% of special education schools in Connecticut.
- Compared with 17 special education schools in Connecticut.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about The University School
What grades does The University School serve?
The University School serves grades 8–12.
How many students attend The University School?
About 36 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The University School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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