Enrollment
1,324
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090045000067
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+113% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Warren Harding High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Warren Harding High School
Warren Harding High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Bridgeport, Connecticut, enrolling 1,324 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.7:1 is larger than about 97% of Connecticut schools and 46% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 77.4% of students qualify for free meals, 113% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,324 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,003 Connecticut schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Against 21 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #14.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and African American (33%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 331 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bridgeport's high schools, it stands alongside Central High School (1,803 students): Warren Harding High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.7:1 vs 19:1).
Bridgeport School District also operates Central High School (1,803 students) and Blackham School (1,088 students) alongside Warren Harding 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 Warren Harding High School compares
Warren Harding 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,908
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bridgeport School District, which includes Warren Harding High School.
$20,908
Per student
-12%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 61.5%
Federal 18.5%
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 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
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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 (~1,324 students)
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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.
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 33/100 (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 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.
Is Warren Harding High School a good school?
Warren Harding High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut. 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 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.
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