Enrollment
819
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090000201137
👥 S:T ratio 53
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #4 of 8
- high schools in Bridgeport · Resource Index
- 35
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.8%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bullard-Havens Technical High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bullard-Havens Technical High School
Bullard-Havens Technical High School is a higher-need, large high school in Bridgeport, Connecticut, enrolling 819 students.
At 11.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 819 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 93 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #39.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 46/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 164 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Connecticut Technical Education and Career System spends $489 per pupil, 98% below the Connecticut average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bridgeport's high schools, it stands alongside Central High School (1,803 students): Bullard-Havens Technical High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.7:1 vs 19:1).
Connecticut Technical Education and Career System also operates W. F. Kaynor Technical High School (831 students) and H. C. Wilcox Technical High School (753 students) alongside Bullard-Havens Technical 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 Bullard-Havens Technical High School compares
Bullard-Havens Technical 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$489
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, which includes Bullard-Havens Technical High School.
$489
Per student
-98%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
-97%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.6%
State 86.4%
Federal 12.0%
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 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
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Central High School
Standard public school
1,803 students 19:1 students per teacher
Warren Harding High School
Standard public school
1,324 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Bassick High School
Standard public school
1,075 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc
Standard public school
386 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho
Standard public school
376 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Aerospace/Hydrospace Engineering and Physical Sciences Magne
Standard public school
324 students 12.5:1 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 (~819 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
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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.
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 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bullard-Havens Technical High School a good school?
Bullard-Havens Technical High School earns 35/100 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 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.
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