- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bridgeport, CT
Bullard-Havens Technical High School
Federal NCES profile for Bullard-Havens Technical High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090000201137
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bullard-Havens Technical High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #4 of 8
- high schools in Bridgeport · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bullard-Havens Technical High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bullard-Havens Technical High School ranks #4 of 8 high schools in Bridgeport, CT.
School address
NCES ID 090000201137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Bullard-Havens Technical High School held near 818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 70.2 → 74.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 090000201137 · Bridgeport, CT High · MID · TRAD
819 enr · 11.7:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: W. F. Kaynor Technical High School (831 students)
Bullard-Havens Technical High School held near 818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 70.2 → 74.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Bullard-Havens Technical High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- W. F. Kaynor T
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School
831 students
- This school
Bullard-Havens Technical High School
819 students
- H. C. Wilcox T
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School
753 students
- Platt Technica
Platt Technical High School
749 students
- A. I. Prince T
A. I. Prince Technical High School
725 students
- Henry Abbott T
Henry Abbott Technical High School
721 students
What this shows Bullard-Havens Technical High School reports 819 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bullard-Havens Technical High School compares
Bullard-Havens Technical High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▲ 56% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 819 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
819
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$28,755
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.5%
African American 27.0%
White 2.2%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Bullard-Havens Technical High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Connecticut Technical Education and Career System reports $28,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bullard-Havens Technical High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. F. Kaynor Technical High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| H. C. Wilcox Technical High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Platt Technical High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A. I. Prince Technical High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry Abbott Technical High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bullard-Havens Technical High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Bridgeport
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Bassick High School
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Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc
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Aerospace/Hydrospace Engineering and Physical Sciences Magne
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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 (~819 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bullard-Havens Technical High School
How many students attend Bullard-Havens Technical High School?
Bullard-Havens Technical High School has 819 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bridgeport, CT. CCD year-over-year: 810 (2022-23) → 818 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bullard-Havens Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bullard-Havens Technical High School is 11.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bullard-Havens Technical High School?
56.8% of students at Bullard-Havens Technical High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bullard-Havens Technical High School?
The largest demographic group at Bullard-Havens Technical High School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment, in Bridgeport, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bullard-Havens Technical High School?
Bullard-Havens Technical High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Bullard-Havens Technical High School rank among high schools in Bridgeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Bullard-Havens Technical High School ranks #4 of 8 high schools in Bridgeport, 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 Bridgeport on the city page.
What other schools are in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System?
Besides Bullard-Havens Technical High School, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System also operates W. F. Kaynor Technical High School (831 students), H. C. Wilcox Technical High School (753 students), and Platt Technical High School (749 students). See the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System district page for the complete list.