Bristol Central High School vs. Bristol Eastern High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,246 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 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,246 students
1,113 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
100 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#596 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#546 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
341
280
Grade 10 Students
299
298
Grade 11 Students
300
262
Grade 12 Students
306
273
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
38%
29%
% Black
7%
9%
% White
48%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%