Bristol Eastern High School

632 King St.
Bristol, CT 06010
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,113 students in grades 9-12, Bristol Eastern 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 28% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,113 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bristol Eastern High School's student population of 1,113 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,113 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
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School Rankings

Bristol Eastern High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bristol Eastern High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#546 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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28%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bristol Eastern High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bristol Eastern High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bristol Eastern High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
29%
30%
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Black
9%
12%
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White
53%
48%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Bristol Eastern High School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
87%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bristol Eastern High School and public school graduation rate of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bristol Eastern High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bristol Eastern High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bristol Eastern High School's ranking?
Bristol Eastern High School is ranked #546 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Bristol Eastern High School often compared to?
Bristol Eastern High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bristol Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bristol Eastern High School?
The graduation rate of Bristol Eastern High School is 87%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Bristol Eastern High School?
1,113 students attend Bristol Eastern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Bristol Eastern High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bristol Eastern High School?
Bristol Eastern High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bristol Eastern High School offer ?
Bristol Eastern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bristol Eastern High School part of?
Bristol Eastern High School is part of Bristol School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,113 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 87% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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