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%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#546 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
29%
30%
Black
9%
12%
White
53%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
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 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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