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Bullard-Havens Technical High School

500 Palisade Ave., Bridgeport, CT, 06610

About Bullard-Havens Technical High School

Bullard-Havens Technical High School is a public high school in Bridgeport, Connecticut that teaches students in grades 9–12. It is known as one of the best schools because it combines academic instruction with hands-on trade technologies. It is also a key part of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System. The school can take in about 800 students, and there are 12 students for every teacher. The student body is made up of people from many different cultures. 96% of students are minorities, and 66% of them are economically disadvantaged, and it is one of the best High School in "Connecticut" . Students do take Advanced Placement classes, but only 7% of them do so. The main goal is to get them ready for the job market. According to academic data, only 3% of students are good at math and 23% are good at reading. Bullard-Havens Technical High School is one of the best schools for learning a trade. It gives students a chance to get professional certifications along with their diplomas, making sure they are ready for the modern job market or technical college.

Bullard-Havens Technical High School Contact Information

Address

500 Palisade Ave., Bridgeport, CT, 06610

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Phone

(203) 579-6333

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 3%
Reading 23%
State average proficiency is 3% in Math and 23% in Reading.
75
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
818
Total Students
$49860
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 197 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Bullard-Havens Technical High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:25 PM to 2:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:10 PM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 2.44%
Asian 0.61%
Hispanic 67.36%
Black 25.79%
Two+ Races 2.69%
Native Am. 0%
White
2.44%
Asian
0.61%
Hispanic
67.36%
Black
25.79%
Two+ Races
2.69%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 818
55.01%
450 Female
43.89%
359 Male

Student Population

818 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

163 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The new Bullard-Havens Technical High School campus opened on December 1, 2025. It cost $199 million and has 214,000 square feet of modern learning space. The building has shops for 13 trade programs, including architecture and health technology. It also has one of the biggest sustainable geothermal systems in the state. Students can now use a new field house and improved athletic fields, which give them a professional-level setting for both vocational training and competitive sports.

FAQ

Q1. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students at Bullard-Havens Technical High School are pushed to think critically and do their best work in honors and AP classes.

Q2. Does Bullard-Havens Technical High School encourage people to get involved in their community?

Ans. Yes, students can learn about civic duty by helping out with community programs and volunteer projects.

Q3. Can students look into STEM options?

Ans. Absolutely! Students can learn by doing things in science, technology, engineering, and math classes.

Q4. Is it possible for students to take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, the school lets students who want to go to college take the SAT and the ACT.

Q5. Does the school make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Yes, the school puts a lot of emphasis on including everyone, helping staff, and learning together so that all students can do well.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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