Is Warren Harding High School a good school?

Warren Harding High School ranks in the bottom 2.8% of Connecticut high schools.

How many students attend Warren Harding High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,109 students attended Warren Harding High School.

What is the racial makeup of Warren Harding High School?

Students at Warren Harding High School are 58% Hispanic, 34% African American, 5% White, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Warren Harding High School?

Warren Harding High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Barnum School Elementary : Beardsley School Elementary : Edison School Elementary : Hall School Elementary : Jettie S. Tisdale School Elementary : Luis Munoz Marin School Elementary : Paul Laurence Dunbar School Elementary : Thomas Hooker School Elementary : Waltersville School

Warren Harding High School

Summary:

Warren Harding High School is a public high school in Bridgeport, Connecticut, serving 1,109 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Bridgeport School District, which is ranked 152 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population is predominantly Hispanic (57.62%) and African American (34.36%).

Despite additional resources being directed to the school, with spending per student higher than the state average, Warren Harding High School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Connecticut, with only 17.2% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to 54.8% statewide and 26.7% in the Bridgeport School District. The school's student subgroups, such as female students, male students, African American students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, Special Education students, and low socioeconomic status students, all rank among the lowest in the state, with many in the bottom 10-20% of Connecticut high schools.

When compared to nearby schools within the Bridgeport School District, such as Central High School and the various magnet high schools, the academic performance gap is significant. These nearby schools, while still underperforming compared to the state average, have significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science than Warren Harding High School, suggesting that the magnet school model may be more effective in improving student outcomes in the Bridgeport area.

Detail:

Public 9-12

379 Bond St
Bridgeport, CT 06610

(203) 275-2751

District: Bridgeport School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
141^st of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,782

Feeder schools for Warren Harding High School:

Elementary:	Barnum School
	Beardsley School
	Edison School
	Hall School
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	Jettie S. Tisdale School
	Luis Munoz Marin School
	Paul Laurence Dunbar School
	Thomas Hooker School
	Waltersville School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 1,109

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.6%

African American:

34.4%

White:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Warren Harding High School ranks worse than 97.2% of high schools in Connecticut. It also ranks last among 4 ranked high schools in the Bridgeport School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.25. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.6%), African American (34.4%), White (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Warren Harding High School is 14.6. 4 high schools in the Bridgeport School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Warren Harding High School employs 75.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Warren Harding High School is $16,782. 4 high schools in the Bridgeport School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Warren Harding High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Warren Harding High School 141^st of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Warren Harding High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Bridgeport School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridgeport School District 152^nd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Warren Harding High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	0.91	171^st	176	2.8%
2008	0.20	173^rd	176	1.7%
2009	0.37	172^nd	176	2.3%
2010	0.60	180^th	186	3.2%
2011	0.47	184^th	189	2.6%
2012	1.17	182^nd	188	3.2%
2013	1.23	184^th	193	4.7%
2015	5.06	192^nd	196	2.0%
2016	2.72	131^st	132	0.8%
2021	3.52	198^th	200	1.0%
2022	4.52	136^th	139	2.2%
2023	5.43	138^th	142	2.8%
2024	5.25	141^st	145	2.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Warren Harding High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	51.13	4^th	11	63.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Warren Harding High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	21.74	4^th	13	69.2%
2021	4.08	174^th	175	0.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Warren Harding High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	5.28	153^rd	155	1.3%
2023	11.42	67^th	70	4.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Warren Harding High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	2.77	77^th	79	2.5%
2021	5.39	181^st	189	4.2%
2022	3.78	102^nd	106	3.8%
2023	2.84	102^nd	103	1.0%
2024	3.91	102^nd	102	0.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Warren Harding High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	11.18	56^th	57	1.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Warren Harding High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	2.24	181^st	182	0.5%
2023	3.95	97^th	100	3.0%
2024	3.59	100^th	100	0.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Warren Harding High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	15.91	55^th	58	5.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Warren Harding High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	10.87	18^th	18	0.0%
2021	9.09	101^st	104	2.9%
2022	14.82	53^rd	59	10.2%
2023	10.32	61^st	63	3.2%
2024	12.50	62^nd	63	1.6%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Warren Harding High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	32	570	64	545	0	n/a	n/a	1211
1989	20	457	66	454	0	n/a	n/a	997
1990	21	421	46	471	n/a	n/a	n/a	959
1991	16	452	31	507	0	n/a	n/a	1006
1992	24	487	25	479	0	n/a	n/a	1015
1993	25	496	22	519	0	n/a	n/a	1062
1994	25	513	23	549	0	n/a	n/a	1110
1995	19	559	23	647	0	n/a	n/a	1248
1996	19	559	23	647	0	n/a	n/a	1248
1997	38	589	29	648	0	n/a	n/a	1304
1998	79	534	0	587	1	n/a	n/a	1201
1999	63	547	17	637	12	n/a	n/a	1276
2000	61	570	16	651	0	n/a	n/a	1298
2001	40	591	18	703	0	n/a	n/a	1352
2002	24	573	15	749	0	n/a	n/a	1361
2003	24	573	15	749	0	n/a	n/a	1361
2004	32	694	24	847	2	n/a	n/a	1599
2005	44	768	27	848	4	n/a	n/a	1691
2006	44	589	18	671	2	n/a	n/a	1324
2007	43	741	30	940	3	n/a	n/a	1757
2008	47	734	23	915	3	n/a	n/a	1722
2009	32	696	16	907	1	n/a	n/a	1652
2010	31	656	23	835	0	n/a	n/a	1545
2011	34	624	14	725	2	0	0	1399
2012	41	588	15	664	5	1	1	1315
2013	45	573	9	661	5	1	3	1297
2014	65	459	6	571	3	1	0	1105
2015	89	445	8	589	1	2	0	1134
2016	94	404	9	548	2	1	2	1060
2017	105	372	8	482	2	0	4	973
2018	45	364	6	543	5	1	3	967
2019	67	403	5	597	2	1	7	1082
2020	81	385	5	668	3	2	9	1153
2021	69	387	9	712	4	2	10	1193
2022	55	352	7	691	4	1	14	1124
2023	58	381	11	639	3	1	16	1109

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Warren Harding High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1211	92.0	13.1	n/a
1989	997	91.0	10.9	n/a
1990	959	85.0	11.2	n/a
1991	1006	83.0	12.1	n/a
1992	1015	85.0	11.9	51.6
1993	1062	90.4	11.7	4
1994	1110	93.1	11.9	54.5
1995	1248	93.8	13.3	69.9
1996	1248	93.8	13.3	69.9
1997	1304	106.4	12.3	50.5
1998	1201	112.7	10.7	53.6
1999	1276	103.2	12.4	95
2000	1298	104.4	12.4	88.9
2001	1352	104.7	12.9	n/a
2002	1361	93.6	14.5	81.1
2003	1361	93.6	14.5	81.1
2004	1599	99.1	16.1	95.1
2005	1691	90.8	18.6	n/a
2006	1324	95.8	13.8	99.8
2007	1757	93.8	18.7	94.8
2008	1722	106.0	16.2	99.2
2009	1652	115.3	15.5	99
2010	1545	106.5	14.5	99.2
2011	1399	98.5	14.2	99.3
2012	1315	89.5	14.6	98.6
2013	1297	78.4	16.5	99.8
2014	1105	68.9	16.0	99.5
2015	1134	72.0	15.7	99.7
2016	1060	72.0	14.7	100
2017	973	72.0	13.5	59
2018	967	75.3	12.8	64.4
2019	1082	73.0	14.8	76.2
2020	1153	71.0	16.2	68.8
2021	1193	74.0	16.1	64
2022	1124	74.8	15.0	64.2
2023	1109	75.5	14.6	82

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Warren Harding High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1211	92.0	13.1	n/a
1989	997	91.0	10.9	n/a
1990	959	85.0	11.2	n/a
1991	1006	83.0	12.1	n/a
1992	1015	85.0	11.9	51.6
1993	1062	90.4	11.7	4
1994	1110	93.1	11.9	54.5
1995	1248	93.8	13.3	69.9
1996	1248	93.8	13.3	69.9
1997	1304	106.4	12.3	50.5
1998	1201	112.7	10.7	53.6
1999	1276	103.2	12.4	95
2000	1298	104.4	12.4	88.9
2001	1352	104.7	12.9	n/a
2002	1361	93.6	14.5	81.1
2003	1361	93.6	14.5	81.1
2004	1599	99.1	16.1	95.1
2005	1691	90.8	18.6	n/a
2006	1324	95.8	13.8	99.8
2007	1757	93.8	18.7	94.8
2008	1722	106.0	16.2	99.2
2009	1652	115.3	15.5	99
2010	1545	106.5	14.5	99.2
2011	1399	98.5	14.2	99.3
2012	1315	89.5	14.6	98.6
2013	1297	78.4	16.5	99.8
2014	1105	68.9	16.0	99.5
2015	1134	72.0	15.7	99.7
2016	1060	72.0	14.7	100
2017	973	72.0	13.5	59
2018	967	75.3	12.8	64.4
2019	1082	73.0	14.8	76.2
2020	1153	71.0	16.2	68.8
2021	1193	74.0	16.1	64
2022	1124	74.8	15.0	64.2
2023	1109	75.5	14.6	82

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Warren Harding High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,536
2019	$14,054
2020	$13,503
2021	$14,348
2022	$16,326
2023	$16,782

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Warren Harding High School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Warren Harding High School)	8.7	12.8	4.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgeport School District)	30.1	23.9	6.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	61.6	52.4	9.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1082	1109	2.5%
African American	403	381	5.5%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	5	11	120%
Hispanic	597	639	7%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	67	58	13.4%
Two or More Races	7	16	128.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76.2%	82%	5.8%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)		SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Math (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)	SBAC Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 8th Grade	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Warren Harding High School	Public	9-12	379 Bond St	Bridgeport	06610	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 275-2751	1,109	76	14.6	82.0%	58 (5.2%)	381 (34.4%)	639 (57.6%)	11 (1.0%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (1.4%)	5.3	141^st of 145 public high schools	2.8%		5.4	138^th of 142 public high schools	2.8%	3		11.4	17.2					$16,782
Bullard-Havens Technical High School	Public	9-12	500 Palisade Ave.	Bridgeport	06610	Fairfield County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 579-6333	810	70	11.5	63.6%	20 (2.5%)	204 (25.2%)	551 (68.0%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.1%)	9.3	131^st of 145 public high schools	9.7%		11.6	124^th of 142 public high schools	12.7%	7		21.1	22.6	3.0				$27,417
The Bridge Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	160 Pulaski Street	Bridgeport	06608	Fairfield County	The Bridge Academy District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(203) 336-9999	280	20	13.8	73.2%	2 (0.7%)	144 (51.4%)	129 (46.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)								(n/a)	15.6	17.1			30.6	24.5	40.0	$16,552
Bridgeport Residential Center	Public	8-12	60 Housatonic Ave	Bridgeport	06604	Fairfield County	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(203) 579-3671																			(n/a)
REGIONS secure Bridgeport	Public	5-12	60 Housatonic Ave	Bridgeport	06604	Fairfield County	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(203) 579-6548																			(n/a)
Stratford High School	Public	9-12	245 King Street	Stratford	06615	Fairfield County	Stratford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 385-4230	1,127	90	12.4	45.1%	315 (28.0%)	313 (27.8%)	433 (38.4%)	23 (2.0%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (2.8%)								(n/a)		33.1						$20,170
Central High School	Public	9-12	1 Lincoln Blvd.	Bridgeport	06606	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 576-7377	1,677	96	17.5	73.9%	166 (9.9%)	523 (31.2%)	904 (53.9%)	56 (3.3%)	7 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (1.2%)	16.4	119^th of 145 public high schools	17.9%		16.4	113^th of 142 public high schools	20.4%	6		24.5	34.1	10.1				$15,189
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	840 Old Town Road	Bridgeport	06606	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	Yes	No	No	(203) 275-3372	392	30	13.0	64.3%	56 (14.3%)	93 (23.7%)	207 (52.8%)	26 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	22	110^th of 145 public high schools	24.1%		24.5	101^st of 142 public high schools	28.9%	9		25.7	43.1	11.9				$16,992
Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	840 Old Town Road	Bridgeport	06606	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	Yes	No	No	(203) 275-3413	392	31	12.6	67.9%	42 (10.7%)	118 (30.1%)	193 (49.2%)	28 (7.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.0%)	19.4	114^th of 145 public high schools	21.4%		29.4	93^rd of 142 public high schools	34.5%	21		26.0	41.3	7.7				$16,373
Aerospace/Hydrospace Engineering and Physical Sciences Magne	Public, Magnet	9-12	840 Old Town Road	Bridgeport	06606	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	Yes	No	No	(203) 275-3343	307	26	11.8	68.1%	41 (13.4%)	77 (25.1%)	166 (54.1%)	12 (3.9%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)								(n/a)			40.8					$18,457

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