Bristol Central High School vs. Bristol Eastern High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
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).
Serving 1,128 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 23% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,218 students
1,128 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
84 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#527 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#567 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Graduation Rate
95%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
330
338
Grade 10 Students
310
288
Grade 11 Students
315
272
Grade 12 Students
263
230
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
37%
27%
% Black
7%
8%
% White
50%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
