Bloomfield High School

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Bloomfield High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5 Huckleberry Ln,  Bloomfield, CT
Bloomfield School District
3.4
3.0
525 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Jesse J White IIi
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.19
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.19
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
530
Verbal
540
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
47.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
126:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Black
82.6%
Hispanic
11.9%
Two or more races
2.3%
White
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#34 Best HS For Athletes in Connecticut
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Connecticut 202 Students
Central Connecticut State University 123 Students
Southern Connecticut State University 111 Students
University of Hartford 105 Students
University of New Haven 81 Students
Quinnipiac University 70 Students
Eastern Connecticut State University 60 Students
Boston University 59 Students
Morgan State University 52 Students
Howard University 50 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 52 Students
Nursing 51 Students
Business 50 Students
Biology 40 Students
Computer Science 29 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 23 Students
Criminology 23 Students
Accounting 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Finance 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 132 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/13/2025
I'd like to see more opportunities for minorities. An example is my school didn't notify us of the Historically Black College University tour. The best part is I do feel prepared for college. The worst part was the food. I never ate there.
4.0 Senior
4/27/2024
I would like to see the way administration addresses certain situations. I would also like to see change in the lunch staff and food choice.
3.0 Junior
10/19/2023
It's a good school but it mostly focuses on sports and not academics, plus they've yet to set up any college workshop.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 4 Reviews
5.0 other
3/26/2026
Fantastic experience!! I am an undergraduate student currently at UConn and I feel that BHS truly prepared me for this. I was focused, and I think that this school is a great school. The people who didn't do well most likely were unfocused, it is not hard to succeed at this school. Principal is grea...
1.0 parent
6/4/2024
I regret enrolling my child at Bloomfield High School. The lack of communication between teachers and parents is appalling. My child's grades suffered because of it. The facilities are outdated, and the extracurricular activities are virtually non-existent. The administration seems disorganized and...
1.0 parent
6/4/2024
I cannot emphasize enough how terrible my experience at Bloomfield High School was. From the outdated textbooks to the indifferent teachers, everything about this school screams incompetence. The facilities are dilapidated, with leaking ceilings and broken desks. The cafeteria food is barely edible,...
5.0 parent
5/4/2023
My child attended Bloomfield High School, did well and is now on her way to a competitive university. Bloomfield High school gives access to an excellent education.

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Bloomfield High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bloomfield, CT, in the Bloomfield neighborhood, and is served by the Bloomfield School District in Connecticut. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 525 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Bloomfield High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.19, the graduation rate is 87%, and the average SAT score is 1070. The average home value in this area is $409,147. Discover additional schools in the area, like New England Jewish Academy, Metacomet School, CREC Museum Academy, and more. Learn more about what Bloomfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bloomfield High School.

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