Morgan Gardner Bulkeley High School is a public secondary school on the south side of Hartford, Connecticut. It was founded in 1926 and is part of the Hartford Public Schools district. The school has an academic focus on teacher preparation and humanities, as well as a computer science track.
Serving 552 students in grades 9-12, Bulkeley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bulkeley High School Upper School is located in the southeast part of Hartford, CT, serving an attendance zone of approximately 4.9 square miles. The typical drive from the edges of the zone to the school ranges from 5 to 10 minutes, with distances averaging 1.2 miles and extending up to 1.9 miles at the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bulkeley High School's student population of 552 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
552 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1926
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bulkeley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bulkeley High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#925 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
80%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
65-69%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.2%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bulkeley High School's ranking?
Bulkeley High School is ranked #925 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bulkeley High School?
The graduation rate of Bulkeley High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 88.2%.
How many students attend Bulkeley High School?
552 students attend Bulkeley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Bulkeley High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bulkeley High School?
Bulkeley High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bulkeley High School offer ?
Bulkeley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bulkeley High School part of?
Bulkeley High School is part of Hartford School District.
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