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