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#708 of 990 schools in CT

Bullard-havens Technical High School

High School · Connecticut Technical Education and Career System · Bridgeport, CT

A Connecticut Technical Education and Career System high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

500 Palisade Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06610

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-6.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$28,755
Chronic Absenteeism25.1%

Students at Bullard-havens Technical High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bullard-havens Technical High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,862/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bridgeport), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,836

Median home value

$224,700

Median rent

$1,364/mo

College educated

17.1%

Homeownership

49.4%

Poverty rate

22.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06610; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Warren Harding High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.19–120.3 mi1,201Compare →
Achievement First Bridgeport AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.3K–120.8 mi1,098Compare →
The Bridge AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.67–121.5 mi281Compare →
Ella T. Grasso Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.49–12Not available674Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Connecticut Technical Education and Career System

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#11 of 17
District spending per student
$28,755NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Bullard-havens Technical High School is listed in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bullard-havens Technical High School

Bullard-havens Technical High School is a public high school in Bridgeport, CT, part of Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, serving approximately 818 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #708 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bullard-havens Technical High School

What grades does Bullard-havens Technical High School serve?

Bullard-havens Technical High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bullard-havens Technical High School?

Bullard-havens Technical High School has an enrollment of approximately 818 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bullard-havens Technical High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bullard-havens Technical High School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bullard-havens Technical High School rank in CT?

Bullard-havens Technical High School ranks #708 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Bullard-havens Technical High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bullard-havens Technical High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bullard-havens Technical High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bullard-havens Technical High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bullard-havens Technical High School a charter school?

No, Bullard-havens Technical High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bullard-havens Technical High School a Title I school?

No, Bullard-havens Technical High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bullard-havens Technical High School?

66.0% of students at Bullard-havens Technical High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
818
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Type
vocational
Setting
Midsize City
County
Connecticut Planning Region 2
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 06610)
22,092
Area average commute
30.8 min
Area median age
39.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06610; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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