Enrollment
819
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 090000201137
Bullard-Havens Technical High School — Bridgeport, CT
Federal NCES profile for Bullard-Havens Technical High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 54
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 14
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-4% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bullard-Havens Technical High School reports 819 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 70.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% below the Connecticut state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 27% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 56.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 56% above the Connecticut average and 10% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 164 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Connecticut Technical Education and Career System spends $515 per pupil district-wide, below the Connecticut average of $28,239 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.6% from local sources (property taxes), 86.4% from the state, and 12.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bullard-Havens Technical High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Connecticut state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▲ 56% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 819 | top 89% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
11.6:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 47% in Connecticut — lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
34.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$515
per pupil, district-wide
— below Connecticut avg of $28,239
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 819 Top 89% in Connecticut — larger than 11% of 1,005 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 70.0
Students per teacher 11.6:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 56.8% +56% vs state
NCES ID 090000201137
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.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 164:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.4%
In-school suspensions 81
Out-of-school suspensions 82
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, which includes Bullard-Havens Technical High School.
$515
Per student
-98%
vs Connecticut
Avg $28,239
-97%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
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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 11.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.