New Bassick High School Opens on University of Bridgeport Campus The new Bassick High School is set to open this week on the University of Bridgeport campus, replacing the nearly 100-year-old West End facility. The $129 million project broke ground in 2023 after city officials finalized the campus property purchase in 2020. The four-story, 205,000-square-foot building includes a gymnasium, weight room, cafeteria, kitchen, and specialized classrooms for programs such as automotive, aeronautics, a