The Big Picture High School serves 105 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
105 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-79%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-79%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
12%
31%
Black
74%
12%
White
11%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≥80%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% CT state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Big Picture High School?
The graduation rate of The Big Picture High School is 80%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 86%.
How many students attend The Big Picture High School?
105 students attend The Big Picture High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of The Big Picture High School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Big Picture High School?
The Big Picture High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does The Big Picture High School offer ?
The Big Picture High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Big Picture High School part of?
The Big Picture High School is part of Bloomfield School District.
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