Serving 412 students in grades 9-10, Bulkeley High School Lower School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
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
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%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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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