Is Bristol Central High School a good school?

Bristol Central High School ranks 79 th of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bristol Central High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,246 students attended Bristol Central High School.

What is the racial makeup of Bristol Central High School?

Students at Bristol Central High School are 47% White, 38% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Bristol Central High School?

Bristol Central High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Greene-Hills School Elementary : South Side School Elementary : West Bristol School

Bristol Central High School

Summary:

Bristol Central High School is a public high school serving 1,246 students in grades 9-12 in Bristol, Connecticut, which is part of the Bristol School District. The school has a more diverse student population compared to surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students and a lower percentage of White students. However, Bristol Central High School's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages.

While Hispanic students at Bristol Central High School perform relatively well, with 3-star or 4-star ratings in recent years, White students and students with disabilities perform significantly worse, with 1-star or 2-star ratings. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (51.85%) compared to the surrounding schools, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Compared to nearby schools like Farmington High School and Southington High School, Bristol Central High School's performance is generally lower, with the school ranked 106 out of 158 districts in the state and having a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past few years, Bristol Central High School has seen a decline in its White student population, from 54.54% in 2020-2021 to 47.43% in 2022-2023, while the Hispanic student population has increased from 32.56% to 38.36% during the same period. The school's performance also varies significantly across different subject areas, with relatively stronger performance in science (54.7% proficient or better in 2023-2024) compared to English Language Arts (42.1%) and math (16.2%). Addressing these challenges will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for the students at Bristol Central High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

480 Wolcott St.
Bristol, CT 06010

(860) 584-7735

District: Bristol School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
79^th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,181

Feeder schools for Bristol Central High School:

Elementary:	Greene-Hills School
	South Side School
	West Bristol School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 1,246

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.4%

Hispanic:

38.4%

African American:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bristol Central High School ranks worse than 54.5% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.14. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Bristol Central High School has the largest high school student body size in the Bristol School District. Racial makeup is: White (47.4%), Hispanic (38.4%), African American (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bristol Central High School is 13.3, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Bristol School District! (See more...)

Compare Bristol Central High School employs 93.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bristol Central High School is $19,181. 1 high schools in the Bristol School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bristol Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bristol Central High School 79^th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Bristol Central High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Bristol School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bristol School District 106^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Bristol Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	67.60	74^th	176	58.0%
2008	68.99	70^th	176	60.2%
2009	69.96	60^th	176	65.9%
2010	67.12	80^th	186	57.0%
2011	57.81	110^th	189	41.8%
2012	62.43	99^th	188	47.3%
2013	54.62	115^th	193	40.4%
2015	43.67	117^th	196	40.3%
2016	51.24	65^th	132	50.8%
2017	41.49	76^th	140	45.7%
2018	43.64	73^rd	121	39.7%
2019	43.91	71^st	121	41.3%
2021	42.97	111^th	200	44.5%
2022	40.00	77^th	139	44.6%
2023	35.45	86^th	142	39.4%
2024	39.14	79^th	145	45.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bristol Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	0.00	1^st	1	0.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bristol Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	35.45	115^th	175	34.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bristol Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	44.42	19^th	37	48.6%
2021	35.47	100^th	155	35.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Bristol Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	25.84	73^rd	84	13.1%
2021	38.71	108^th	189	42.9%
2024	42.06	64^th	102	37.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Bristol Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	24.56	43^rd	57	24.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Bristol Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	42.83	106^th	182	41.8%
2024	37.71	63^rd	100	37.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bristol Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	43.88	52^nd	104	50.0%
2022	53.01	14^th	59	76.3%
2023	38.56	32^nd	63	49.2%

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Rank History for White students at Bristol Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	26.73	85^th	105	19.0%
2019	25.82	96^th	113	15.0%
2021	36.68	106^th	155	31.6%
2022	25.03	91^st	117	22.2%
2023	22.42	92^nd	116	20.7%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bristol Central High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1229	57	8	32	4	n/a	n/a	0	1330
1989	1127	54	14	29	5	n/a	n/a	0	1229
1990	1015	42	8	32	4	n/a	n/a	0	1101
1991	999	47	6	54	5	n/a	n/a	0	1111
1992	974	46	8	51	9	n/a	n/a	0	1088
1993	931	47	8	60	18	n/a	n/a	0	1064
1994	951	34	9	41	2	n/a	n/a	0	1037
1995	906	49	10	58	0	n/a	n/a	0	1023
1996	906	49	10	58	0	n/a	n/a	0	1023
1997	1037	41	13	63	1	n/a	n/a	0	1155
1998	1113	49	12	67	0	n/a	n/a	0	1241
1999	1195	59	16	80	2	n/a	n/a	0	1352
2000	1181	56	13	95	2	n/a	n/a	0	1347
2001	1222	61	17	99	4	n/a	n/a	0	1403
2002	1179	70	12	125	5	n/a	n/a	0	1391
2003	1179	70	12	125	5	n/a	n/a	0	1391
2004	1197	75	16	147	4	n/a	n/a	0	1439
2005	1220	78	17	154	5	n/a	n/a	0	1474
2006	945	65	11	121	1	n/a	n/a	0	1143
2007	1192	118	21	202	1	n/a	n/a	0	1534
2008	1159	116	20	168	2	n/a	n/a	0	1465
2009	1087	114	22	193	1	n/a	n/a	0	1417
2010	1045	106	18	193	1	n/a	n/a	0	1363
2011	960	79	17	216	3	0	38	0	1313
2012	908	91	22	254	3	0	39	0	1317
2013	873	88	20	239	2	0	40	0	1262
2014	838	95	34	235	2	1	37	0	1242
2015	766	93	36	248	1	1	35	0	1180
2016	754	90	39	242	2	1	39	0	1167
2017	736	91	47	264	5	3	1	0	1147
2018	678	69	37	293	3	1	44	0	1125
2019	679	77	38	315	2	0	42	0	1153
2020	668	81	35	352	2	0	48	0	1186
2021	655	77	30	391	1	0	47	0	1201
2022	614	79	26	447	0	0	52	0	1218
2023	591	86	27	478	0	0	60	4	1246

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bristol Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1330	96.0	13.8	n/a
1989	1229	95.0	12.9	n/a
1990	1101	94.0	11.7	n/a
1991	1111	87.8	12.6	n/a
1992	1088	81.2	13.3	9.2
1993	1064	73.7	14.4	0.8
1994	1037	73.5	14.1	14.6
1995	1023	74.9	13.7	15.9
1996	1023	74.9	13.7	15.9
1997	1155	77.6	14.9	9.7
1998	1241	78.4	15.8	8.5
1999	1352	80.2	16.9	12.7
2000	1347	83.2	16.2	16
2001	1403	86.0	16.3	n/a
2002	1391	92.2	15.1	19.9
2003	1391	92.2	15.1	19.9
2004	1439	91.7	15.7	22.8
2005	1474	79.2	18.6	n/a
2006	1143	78.1	14.6	32.5
2007	1534	83.8	18.3	28.2
2008	1465	94.1	15.6	27.6
2009	1417	100.0	15.2	35.5
2010	1363	91.0	14.9	36.9
2011	1313	91.4	14.3	39.8
2012	1317	84.1	15.6	39.1
2013	1262	85.5	14.7	38.1
2014	1242	83.5	14.8	43.3
2015	1180	81.0	14.5	45.3
2016	1167	80.0	14.5	45.8
2017	1147	79.2	14.4	45.5
2018	1125	83.8	13.4	42
2019	1153	79.5	14.5	45.3
2020	1186	82.1	14.4	51.3
2021	1201	80.1	14.9	49.5
2022	1218	92.2	13.2	50.3
2023	1246	93.2	13.3	51.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bristol Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1330	96.0	13.8	n/a
1989	1229	95.0	12.9	n/a
1990	1101	94.0	11.7	n/a
1991	1111	87.8	12.6	n/a
1992	1088	81.2	13.3	9.2
1993	1064	73.7	14.4	0.8
1994	1037	73.5	14.1	14.6
1995	1023	74.9	13.7	15.9
1996	1023	74.9	13.7	15.9
1997	1155	77.6	14.9	9.7
1998	1241	78.4	15.8	8.5
1999	1352	80.2	16.9	12.7
2000	1347	83.2	16.2	16
2001	1403	86.0	16.3	n/a
2002	1391	92.2	15.1	19.9
2003	1391	92.2	15.1	19.9
2004	1439	91.7	15.7	22.8
2005	1474	79.2	18.6	n/a
2006	1143	78.1	14.6	32.5
2007	1534	83.8	18.3	28.2
2008	1465	94.1	15.6	27.6
2009	1417	100.0	15.2	35.5
2010	1363	91.0	14.9	36.9
2011	1313	91.4	14.3	39.8
2012	1317	84.1	15.6	39.1
2013	1262	85.5	14.7	38.1
2014	1242	83.5	14.8	43.3
2015	1180	81.0	14.5	45.3
2016	1167	80.0	14.5	45.8
2017	1147	79.2	14.4	45.5
2018	1125	83.8	13.4	42
2019	1153	79.5	14.5	45.3
2020	1186	82.1	14.4	51.3
2021	1201	80.1	14.9	49.5
2022	1218	92.2	13.2	50.3
2023	1246	93.2	13.3	51.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bristol Central High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,434
2019	$16,102
2020	$15,914
2021	$16,708
2022	$18,166
2023	$19,181

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bristol Central High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 71^st of 121 High schools	Ranks 86^th of 142 High schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Bristol Central High School)	56.3	50.5	5.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Bristol School District)	59	51.3	7.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	61.6	55.6	6%
11th Grade Math (Bristol Central High School)	32.6	21.7	10.9%
11th Grade Math (Bristol School District)	32.8	21.8	11%
11th Grade Math (Connecticut)	40.6	34.1	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1153	1246	8.1%
African American	77	86	11.7%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	38	27	28.9%
Hispanic	315	478	51.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	679	591	13%
Two or More Races	42	60	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.3%	51.8%	6.6%

Schools Near Bristol Central High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Math (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)			SBAC Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Bristol Central High School	Public	9-12	480 Wolcott St.	Bristol	06010	Hartford County	Bristol School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 584-7735	1,246	93	13.3	51.8%	591 (47.4%)	86 (6.9%)	478 (38.4%)	27 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (4.8%)	39.1	79^th of 145 public high schools	45.5%		35.4	86^th of 142 public high schools	39.4%	7	54.7	42.1	16.2							$19,181
Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School	Public	6-12	70 Memorial Boulevard	Bristol	06111	Hartford County	Bristol School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 584-7007	256	25	10.1	54.7%	102 (39.8%)	26 (10.2%)	92 (35.9%)	13 (5.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.2%)								(n/a)				38.2	57.5	50.6	33.3	37.2	39.8	$18,227
Bristol Eastern High School	Public	9-12	632 King St.	Bristol	06010	Hartford County	Bristol School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 584-7876	1,113	100	11.1	46.1%	584 (52.5%)	94 (8.4%)	321 (28.8%)	60 (5.4%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (4.3%)	44.9	75^th of 145 public high schools	48.3%					(n/a)	54.5	46.7	20.7							$19,755
Wolcott High School	Public	9-12	457 Bound Line Rd.	Wolcott	06716	New Haven County	Wolcott School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 879-8164	649	72	9.0	26.2%	485 (74.7%)	35 (5.4%)	91 (14.0%)	15 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.4%)								(n/a)	38.2									$20,687
Terryville High School	Public	9-12	33 North Harwinton Avenue	Terryville	06786	Litchfield County	Plymouth School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 314-2777	367	35	10.3	42.8%	289 (78.7%)	6 (1.6%)	43 (11.7%)	13 (3.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)								(n/a)			16.7							$24,299
Afir-Lisa's House	Public	6-12	50 Bank Street	Plainville	06062	Hartford County	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(860) 798-2477	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Wilby High School	Public	9-12	568 Bucks Hill Rd.	Waterbury	06704	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8100	1,157	79	14.6	85.1%	69 (6.0%)	294 (25.4%)	744 (64.3%)	6 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (3.6%)	6.3	138^th of 145 public high schools	4.8%		4.7	139^th of 142 public high schools	2.1%	1	10.2	14.3	6.2							$19,470
Plainville High School	Public	9-12	47 Robert Holcomb Way	Plainville	06062	Hartford County	Plainville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 793-3220	686	60	11.4	41.7%	420 (61.2%)	40 (5.8%)	163 (23.8%)	28 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.8%)	57.3	63^rd of 145 public high schools	56.6%		61.9	59^th of 142 public high schools	58.5%	4	43.2	60.4	35.4							$21,916
Southington High School	Public	9-12	720 Pleasant Street	Southington	06489	Hartford County	Southington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 628-3229	1,945	151	12.9	21.5%	1,518 (78.0%)	56 (2.9%)	220 (11.3%)	79 (4.1%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (3.3%)	74.4	39^th of 145 public high schools	73.1%		75.5	41^st of 142 public high schools	71.1%	2	59.3	68.1	41.1							$17,556
Thomaston High School	Public	7-12	185 Branch Rd.	Thomaston	06787	Litchfield County	Thomaston School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 283-3030	317	34	9.4	32.8%	273 (86.1%)	3 (0.9%)	27 (8.5%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)								(n/a)	56.1				50.0			46.6	43.9	$23,180

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