Enrollment
552
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090192001572
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #5 of 7
- high schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 37
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+136% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bulkeley High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bulkeley High School
Bulkeley High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Hartford, Connecticut, enrolling 552 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 85.9% of students qualify for free meals, 136% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 552 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 65 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 184 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 166 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 552 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hartford's high schools, it stands alongside A. I. Prince Technical High School (725 students): Bulkeley High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.5:1 vs 9.9:1).
Hartford School District also operates Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students) and Weaver High School (721 students) alongside Bulkeley High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bulkeley High School compares
Bulkeley High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,530
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartford School District, which includes Bulkeley High School.
$25,530
Per student
+7%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.1%
State 67.4%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~552 students)
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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.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bulkeley High School a good school?
Bulkeley High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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