Serving 412 students in grades 9-10,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
412 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)6%
5%
Hispanic
(15-16)63%
23%
Black
(15-16)30%
13%
White
(15-16)1%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% CT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% CT state average).
How many students attend Bulkeley High School Lower School?
412 students attend Bulkeley High School Lower School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bulkeley High School Lower School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bulkeley High School Lower School?
Bulkeley High School Lower School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bulkeley High School Lower School offer ?
Bulkeley High School Lower School offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Bulkeley High School Lower School part of?
Bulkeley High School Lower School is part of Hartford School District.
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