Bullard-Havens Technical High School

Connecticut Technical Education and Career System

bullard-havens.cttech.org/

819 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bullard-Havens Technical High School, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is part of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS). The school provides a unique educational environment that blends rigorous academic coursework with specialized career and technical education (CTE). By integrating core curriculum requirements with hands-on training in various trade disciplines—such as culinary arts, automotive technology, carpentry, health technology, and information technology—the school prepares students to graduate with both a high school diploma and industry-recognized certifications.

The mission of Bullard-Havens is centered on readying students for the modern workforce or post-secondary education. Through partnerships with local businesses and industries, students often gain real-world experience, including apprenticeships and work-based learning opportunities. This approach ensures that graduates are not only academically proficient but also possess the practical, technical skills required to compete in a rapidly evolving global economy, making the school a vital hub for professional development within the Bridgeport community.

819

Total Students

82.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bullard-Havens Technical High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	555
Black	219
Asian	3
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

Hispanic
555 (68.5%)
Black
219 (27.0%)
White
18 (2.2%)
Two or More
14 (1.7%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System
Phone:	(203)579-6333
Website:	http://bullard-havens.cttech.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	819
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	436
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 208

Grade 10 211

Grade 11 201

Grade 12 199