Bloomfield High School

5 Huckleberry Ln.
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 525 students in grades 9-12, Bloomfield 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 525 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bloomfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Bloomfield High School's student population of 525 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
525 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Bloomfield High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bloomfield High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#714 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bloomfield High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bloomfield High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bloomfield High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bloomfield High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bloomfield High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bloomfield High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
81%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bloomfield High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bloomfield High School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bloomfield High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bloomfield High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Bloomfield High School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bloomfield High School and public school graduation rate of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bloomfield High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bloomfield High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bloomfield High School's ranking?
Bloomfield High School is ranked #714 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Bloomfield High School often compared to?
Bloomfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Conard High School, Avon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bloomfield High School?
The graduation rate of Bloomfield High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Bloomfield High School?
525 students attend Bloomfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Bloomfield High School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bloomfield High School?
Bloomfield High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bloomfield High School offer ?
Bloomfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bloomfield High School part of?
Bloomfield High School is part of Bloomfield School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 525 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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