Bloomfield High School

www.bloomfieldschools.org

525 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bloomfield High School, located at 5 Huckleberry Lane in Bloomfield, Connecticut, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Bloomfield Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic achievement, personal growth, and social responsibility. By offering a diverse range of courses, including college-preparatory, honors, and Advanced Placement (AP) programs, the school strives to prepare its students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond traditional academics, Bloomfield High School places a strong emphasis on holistic student development through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and community engagement initiatives. The school’s mission focuses on cultivating "Global Citizens" who are empowered to contribute positively to their community and the world at large. With a focus on student-centered instruction and supportive faculty, the school encourages learners to develop critical thinking skills and the resilience necessary to navigate a rapidly changing global society.

525

Total Students

55.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bloomfield High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	69
Black	424
Asian	4
Two or More	13
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
424 (80.8 %)
Hispanic
69 (13.1 %)
Two or More
13 (2.5 %)
White
12 (2.3 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bloomfield School District
Phone:	(860)286-2630
Website:	http://www.bloomfieldschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 9 139

Grade 10 163

Grade 11 101

Grade 12 122