Serving 1,172 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,172 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bristol Central High School's student population of 1,172 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bristol Central 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 Central High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#596 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
40%
31%
Black
8%
12%
White
45%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bristol Central High School's ranking?
Bristol Central High School is ranked #596 out of 942 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 40% CT state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bristol Central High School?
The graduation rate of Bristol Central High School is 88%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Bristol Central High School?
1,172 students attend Bristol Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Bristol Central High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% 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 14:1, 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.
School Calendar
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Date
Spring Break No School
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
Projected last day of school
June 13, 2025 (Friday)
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