- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hartford, CT
Bulkeley High School
Federal NCES profile for Bulkeley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090192001572
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bulkeley High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #5 of 7
- high schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 85.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bulkeley High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bulkeley High School ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Hartford, CT.
School address
District: Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090192001572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Bulkeley High School grew from 548 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 090192001572 · Hartford, CT High · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 12.5:1 · 85.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students)
Bulkeley High School grew from 548 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Bulkeley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hartford Magne
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
925 students
- Weaver High Sc
Weaver High School
721 students
- Hartford Publi
Hartford Public High School
698 students
- Dwight-Bellizz
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy
651 students
- Kennelly Schoo
Kennelly School
628 students
- This school
Bulkeley High School
552 students
What this shows Bulkeley High School reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bulkeley High School compares
Bulkeley High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.9% | ▲ 136% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 136% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,329
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 142 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.4%
African American 14.7%
White 2.0%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Bulkeley High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Hartford School District reports $26,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bulkeley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weaver High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartford Public High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennelly School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bulkeley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in Hartford
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
A. I. Prince Technical High School
Vocational / career-technical school
725 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Weaver High School
Standard public school
721 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Hartford Public High School
Standard public school
698 students 7.8:1 students per teacher
University High School of Science and Engineering
Standard public school
406 students 14:1 students per teacher
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School - Full Day
Standard public school
403 students 31:1 students per teacher
Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: High School Campu
Standard public school
110 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~552 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bulkeley High School
How many students attend Bulkeley High School?
Bulkeley High School has 552 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hartford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bulkeley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bulkeley High School is 12.5:1, which is 3% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bulkeley High School?
85.9% of students at Bulkeley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bulkeley High School?
The largest demographic group at Bulkeley High School is Hispanic or Latino at 80.4% of enrollment, in Hartford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bulkeley High School?
Bulkeley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bulkeley High School rank among high schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, Bulkeley High School ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Hartford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Hartford on the city page.
What other schools are in Hartford School District?
Besides Bulkeley High School, Hartford School District also operates Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students), Weaver High School (721 students), and Hartford Public High School (698 students). See the Hartford School District district page for the complete list.