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#857 of 990 schools in CT

Warren Harding High School

High School · Bridgeport School District · Bridgeport, CT

A Bridgeport School District high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

379 Bond St, Bridgeport, CT 06610

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 69.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs 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.)14% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
College Readiness2.6Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69%
AP Participation6.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:1
District spending per student$20,755
Chronic Absenteeism46%

Students at Warren Harding High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).

How we calculate scores →

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

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
24%
ELA
34%
2010
Math
24%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
28%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 19% (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 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

86.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Warren Harding 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 37Somewhat 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

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
6.4% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bullard-havens Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.19–120.3 mi818Compare →
Achievement First Bridgeport AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.3K–120.5 mi1,098Compare →
The Bridge AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.67–121.2 mi281Compare →

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.

Bridgeport School District

Schools in district
36
Rank in district
#26 of 36
District spending per student
$20,755NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Warren Harding High School is listed in Bridgeport School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Warren Harding High School

Warren Harding High School is a public high school in Bridgeport, CT, part of Bridgeport School District, serving approximately 1,201 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #857 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Warren Harding High School

What grades does Warren Harding High School serve?

Warren Harding High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Warren Harding High School?

Warren Harding High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,201 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Warren Harding High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Warren Harding High School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Warren Harding High School rank in CT?

Warren Harding High School ranks #857 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Warren Harding High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Warren Harding High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Warren Harding High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Warren Harding High School has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Warren Harding High School a charter school?

No, Warren Harding High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Warren Harding High School a Title I school?

No, Warren Harding High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Warren Harding High School?

86.7% of students at Warren Harding 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
1,201
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
68
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Connecticut Planning Region 2
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.0%
4-Year Graduation
69.0%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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