Serving 548 students in grades 9-12, Bulkeley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Bulkeley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Bulkeley High School's student population of 548 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
548 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
Bulkeley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bulkeley High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#925 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
77%
30%
Black
16%
12%
White
3%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Bulkeley High School is ranked #925 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bulkeley High School?
The graduation rate of Bulkeley High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Bulkeley High School?
548 students attend Bulkeley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Bulkeley High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bulkeley High School?
Bulkeley High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bulkeley High School offer ?
Bulkeley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bulkeley High School part of?
Bulkeley High School is part of Hartford School District.
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