- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bridgeport, CT
Warren Harding High School
Federal NCES profile for Warren Harding High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090045000067
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warren Harding High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #8 of 8
- high schools in Bridgeport · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 77.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Warren Harding High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warren Harding High School ranks #8 of 8 high schools in Bridgeport, CT.
School address
District: Bridgeport School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090045000067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+92 students YoY
Warren Harding High School grew from 1,109 students in 2022-23 to 1,201 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 75.5 → 68.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+92 students YoY 090045000067 · Bridgeport, CT High · MID · TRAD
1,324 enr · 17.7:1 · 77.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,803 students)
Warren Harding High School grew from 1,109 students in 2022-23 to 1,201 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 75.5 → 68.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Warren Harding High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,803 students
- This school
Warren Harding High School
1,324 students
- Blackham Schoo
Blackham School
1,088 students
- Bassick High S
Bassick High School
1,075 students
- Cesar Batalla
Cesar Batalla School
990 students
- Read School
Read School
863 students
What this shows Warren Harding High School reports 1,324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Warren Harding High School compares
Warren Harding 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 46% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.4% | ▲ 113% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,324 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,324
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 113% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 97% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$20,514
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.8%
African American 32.6%
White 4.8%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Warren Harding High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Bridgeport School District reports $20,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Warren Harding High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackham School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bassick High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cesar Batalla School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Read School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warren Harding High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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
Bassick High School
Standard public school
1,075 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Bullard-Havens Technical High School
Vocational / career-technical school
819 students 11.7:1 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
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 (~1,324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Warren Harding High School
How many students attend Warren Harding High School?
Warren Harding High School has 1,324 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bridgeport, CT. CCD year-over-year: 1,109 (2022-23) → 1,201 (2023-24), up 92.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warren Harding High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Warren Harding High School is 17.7:1, which is 46% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Warren Harding High School?
77.4% of students at Warren Harding High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warren Harding High School?
The largest demographic group at Warren Harding High School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment, in Bridgeport, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warren Harding High School?
Warren Harding High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Warren Harding High School rank among high schools in Bridgeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Warren Harding High School ranks #8 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 Bridgeport School District?
Besides Warren Harding High School, Bridgeport School District also operates Central High School (1,803 students), Blackham School (1,088 students), and Bassick High School (1,075 students). See the Bridgeport School District district page for the complete list.