Bridgeport Public Schools Reports Lowest Chronic Absenteeism Rate in Five Years
Bridgeport Public Schools announced significant progress in reducing chronic absenteeism, reaching the lowest rate in five years. According to the latest data shared with the district by the Connecticut State Department of Education, Bridgeport Public Schools has reduced its chronic absenteeism rate to 22.6 percent as of October 2025, a major improvement from 32.0 percent in October 2024 and below pre-pandemic levels. Five Year Comparison of October Chronic Absenteeism2025 - 22.6 percent2024 - 32.0 percent2023 - 28.0 percent2022 - 29.9 percent2021 - 30.6 percent2020 - 31.1 percent Early internal indicators for November show continued progress, with the district estimating 23 percent, compared to historical November rates that typically range from 27 percent to 32 percent. “These numbers show us something…
