Serving 1,218 students in grades 9-12, Bristol Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,218 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bristol Central High School's student population of 1,218 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bristol Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bristol Central High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#527 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
37%
29%
Black
7%
13%
White
50%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bristol Central High School's ranking?
Bristol Central High School is ranked #527 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Bristol Central High School often compared to?
Bristol Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bristol Eastern High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bristol Central High School?
The graduation rate of Bristol Central High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bristol Central High School?
1,218 students attend Bristol Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Bristol Central High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bristol Central High School?
Bristol Central High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bristol Central High School offer ?
Bristol Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bristol Central High School part of?
Bristol Central High School is part of Bristol School District.
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