Bulkeley High School vs University High School of Science and Engineering
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 923 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bulkeley High School
Hartford · Public high · Grades 9–12
552 students
University High School of Science and Engineering
Hartford · Public high · Grades 9–12
406 students
| Measure | Bulkeley High School Hartford, Connecticut | University High School of Science and Engineering Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #173 of 180 | #87 of 180 |
| National rank | #15878 of 16,910 | #4666 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 552 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81% | 62.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 67% |
| city | Hartford | Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University High School of Science and Engineering scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 16.3).
- •University High School of Science and Engineering does better on math proficiency (67% vs 2.5%).
- •University High School of Science and Engineering does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 12%).
- •University High School of Science and Engineering does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 81%).
- •Bulkeley High School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.5).
- •Bulkeley High School is the larger school with 552 students compared with 406.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bulkeley High School better than University High School of Science and Engineering?
On the Success Index (US), University High School of Science and Engineering ranks higher (64.5 vs 16.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bulkeley High School and University High School of Science and Engineering?
About 923 m in a straight line, between Hartford and Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bulkeley High School: 552. University High School of Science and Engineering: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bulkeley High School and University High School of Science and Engineering rank in Connecticut?
Bulkeley High School is 173rd of 180 and University High School of Science and Engineering is 87th of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).