Is Bristol Eastern High School a good school?

Bristol Eastern High School ranks 75 th of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bristol Eastern High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,041 students attended Bristol Eastern High School.

What is the racial makeup of Bristol Eastern High School?

Students at Bristol Eastern High School are 51% White, 29% Hispanic, 9% African American, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Bristol Eastern High School?

Bristol Eastern High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Ellen P. Hubbell School Elementary : Ivy Drive School Elementary : Mountain View School Elementary : Stafford School Middle : Northeast Middle School

Bristol Eastern High School

Summary:

Bristol Eastern High School is a public high school serving 1,113 students in grades 9-12 in Bristol, Connecticut. The school is part of the Bristol School District, which is ranked 106 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools, Bristol Eastern High School has a more diverse student population, with 52.47% White, 8.45% African American, 28.84% Hispanic, and 5.39% Asian students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the state average and some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Southington High School. Only 46.7% of 11th-grade students at Bristol Eastern were proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 54.8%, and only 20.7% were proficient or better in SAT/Math, compared to the state average of 29.5%.

Bristol Eastern High School also has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 46.09% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the 21.49% at Southington High School. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.1 students per teacher, which is lower than the nearby Bristol Central High School and Southington High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

632 King St.
Bristol, CT 06010

(860) 584-7876

District: Bristol School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
75^th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,755

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 1,041

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.2%

Hispanic:

29.3%

African American:

8.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bristol Eastern High School ranks worse than 51.7% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.87. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bristol Eastern High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.2%), Hispanic (29.3%), African American (8.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Bristol School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bristol Eastern High School is 13.6. 1 high schools in the Bristol School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bristol Eastern High School employs 76.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bristol Eastern High School is $19,755, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Bristol School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bristol Eastern High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bristol Eastern High School 75^th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Bristol Eastern High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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White students:

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 Bristol Eastern High School

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Rank History for all students at Bristol Eastern High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	66.16	84^th	176	52.3%
2008	65.85	83^rd	176	52.8%
2009	65.56	75^th	176	57.4%
2010	67.88	78^th	186	58.1%
2011	59.86	105^th	189	44.4%
2012	63.91	96^th	188	48.9%
2013	57.83	109^th	193	43.5%
2015	50.39	104^th	196	46.9%
2016	57.64	54^th	132	59.1%
2017	52.73	65^th	140	53.6%
2018	42.35	75^th	121	38.0%
2019	53.76	64^th	121	47.1%
2021	41.53	113^th	200	43.5%
2022	49.94	68^th	139	51.1%
2024	44.87	75^th	145	48.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bristol Eastern High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	33.05	121^st	175	30.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	70.64	11^th	37	70.3%
2021	41.09	86^th	155	44.5%
2023	47.50	25^th	70	64.3%
2024	55.58	30^th	65	53.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Bristol Eastern High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	39.72	59^th	79	25.3%
2021	41.52	103^rd	189	45.5%
2022	41.84	63^rd	106	40.6%
2023	23.91	75^th	103	27.2%
2024	38.08	67^th	102	34.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Bristol Eastern High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	25.31	41^st	57	28.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Bristol Eastern High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	37.52	113^th	182	37.9%
2022	42.72	62^nd	102	39.2%
2023	37.00	61^st	100	39.0%
2024	39.60	61^st	100	39.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bristol Eastern High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	25.65	80^th	104	23.1%
2024	54.73	17^th	63	73.0%

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Rank History for White students at Bristol Eastern High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	26.50	86^th	105	18.1%
2019	36.89	85^th	113	24.8%
2021	36.46	107^th	155	31.0%
2022	34.85	80^th	117	31.6%
2024	38.14	70^th	116	39.7%

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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 Eastern High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1243	26	7	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	1303
1989	1127	33	8	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	1192
1990	1095	32	9	38	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	1174
1991	1076	33	20	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	1167
1992	1001	29	11	32	10	n/a	n/a	0	1083
1993	965	35	11	44	1	n/a	n/a	0	1056
1994	964	37	15	48	0	n/a	n/a	0	1064
1995	972	37	23	63	0	n/a	n/a	0	1095
1996	972	37	23	63	0	n/a	n/a	0	1095
1997	994	35	30	58	0	n/a	n/a	0	1117
1998	1010	34	27	52	1	n/a	n/a	0	1124
1999	1032	49	27	59	1	n/a	n/a	0	1168
2000	1081	50	37	69	5	n/a	n/a	0	1242
2001	1117	57	40	77	2	n/a	n/a	0	1293
2002	1143	57	50	101	3	n/a	n/a	0	1354
2003	1143	57	50	101	3	n/a	n/a	0	1354
2004	1153	77	40	88	3	n/a	n/a	0	1361
2005	1128	99	27	94	3	n/a	n/a	0	1351
2006	825	74	16	76	2	n/a	n/a	0	993
2007	1030	100	31	97	1	n/a	n/a	0	1259
2008	1066	104	37	124	2	n/a	n/a	0	1333
2009	1026	110	36	144	2	n/a	n/a	0	1318
2010	1018	100	35	147	5	n/a	n/a	0	1305
2011	1034	93	39	169	4	0	13	0	1352
2012	982	91	40	177	4	0	14	0	1308
2013	959	99	32	200	4	0	11	0	1305
2014	950	108	37	187	4	0	13	0	1299
2015	900	95	33	201	4	0	14	0	1247
2016	842	100	33	223	3	0	20	0	1221
2017	796	86	44	207	3	2	0	0	1138
2018	765	67	36	213	1	3	31	0	1116
2019	701	74	28	227	3	1	31	0	1065
2020	676	67	36	260	3	1	35	0	1078
2021	658	86	43	274	4	1	42	0	1108
2022	627	95	51	309	3	0	43	0	1128
2023	584	94	60	321	4	0	48	2	1113
2024	533	92	63	305	2	1	43	2	1041

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Eastern High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1303	94.0	13.8	n/a
1989	1192	86.8	13.7	n/a
1990	1174	84.4	13.9	n/a
1991	1167	78.4	14.8	n/a
1992	1083	74.4	14.5	4
1993	1056	67.1	15.7	0.6
1994	1064	63.9	16.7	10.6
1995	1095	72.3	15.1	13
1996	1095	72.3	15.1	13
1997	1117	73.9	15.1	8.6
1998	1124	73.7	15.3	7.4
1999	1168	77.4	15.1	11.6
2000	1242	77.7	16.0	17
2001	1293	79.7	16.2	n/a
2002	1354	89.2	15.2	12.4
2003	1354	89.2	15.2	12.4
2004	1361	91.6	14.9	15
2005	1351	74.7	18.1	n/a
2006	993	73.8	13.5	22.1
2007	1259	72.3	17.4	17.9
2008	1333	86.7	15.4	21.8
2009	1318	91.0	15.1	28
2010	1305	80.0	16.3	29.8
2011	1352	81.4	16.6	30.2
2012	1308	79.4	16.4	31.3
2013	1305	81.0	16.1	32.3
2014	1299	79.0	16.4	35.5
2015	1247	78.0	15.9	35.7
2016	1221	77.0	15.8	36.4
2017	1138	79.7	14.2	38.2
2018	1116	80.9	13.7	37.6
2019	1065	72.6	14.6	36.4
2020	1078	77.1	13.9	44.5
2021	1108	90.7	12.2	46
2022	1128	84.2	13.3	44.2
2023	1113	100.1	11.1	46.1
2024	1041	76.4	13.6	48.8

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 Eastern High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1303	94.0	13.8	n/a
1989	1192	86.8	13.7	n/a
1990	1174	84.4	13.9	n/a
1991	1167	78.4	14.8	n/a
1992	1083	74.4	14.5	4
1993	1056	67.1	15.7	0.6
1994	1064	63.9	16.7	10.6
1995	1095	72.3	15.1	13
1996	1095	72.3	15.1	13
1997	1117	73.9	15.1	8.6
1998	1124	73.7	15.3	7.4
1999	1168	77.4	15.1	11.6
2000	1242	77.7	16.0	17
2001	1293	79.7	16.2	n/a
2002	1354	89.2	15.2	12.4
2003	1354	89.2	15.2	12.4
2004	1361	91.6	14.9	15
2005	1351	74.7	18.1	n/a
2006	993	73.8	13.5	22.1
2007	1259	72.3	17.4	17.9
2008	1333	86.7	15.4	21.8
2009	1318	91.0	15.1	28
2010	1305	80.0	16.3	29.8
2011	1352	81.4	16.6	30.2
2012	1308	79.4	16.4	31.3
2013	1305	81.0	16.1	32.3
2014	1299	79.0	16.4	35.5
2015	1247	78.0	15.9	35.7
2016	1221	77.0	15.8	36.4
2017	1138	79.7	14.2	38.2
2018	1116	80.9	13.7	37.6
2019	1065	72.6	14.6	36.4
2020	1078	77.1	13.9	44.5
2021	1108	90.7	12.2	46
2022	1128	84.2	13.3	44.2
2023	1113	100.1	11.1	46.1
2024	1041	76.4	13.6	48.8

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 Eastern High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,658
2019	$16,556
2020	$16,232
2021	$17,345
2022	$18,860
2023	$19,755

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bristol Eastern 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 64^th of 121 High schools	Ranks 68^th of 139 High schools	4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Bristol Eastern High School)	64.8	55.1	9.7%
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 Eastern High School)	34.8	27.5	7.3%
11th Grade Math (Bristol School District)	32.8	25	7.8%
11th Grade Math (Connecticut)	40.6	34.8	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1065	1113	4.5%
African American	74	94	27%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	28	60	114.3%
Hispanic	227	321	41.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	701	584	16.7%
Two or More Races	31	48	54.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.4%	46.1%	9.7%

Schools Near Bristol Eastern 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 8th Grade	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 Eastern High School	Public	9-12	632 King St.	Bristol	06010	Hartford County	Bristol School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 584-7876	1,041	76	13.6	48.8%	533 (51.2%)	92 (8.8%)	305 (29.3%)	63 (6.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (4.1%)	44.9	75^th of 145 public high schools	48.3%					(n/a)		54.5	46.7	20.7							$19,755
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	271	23	11.5	58.3%	121 (44.6%)	30 (11.1%)	90 (33.2%)	9 (3.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.4%)								(n/a)					38.2	57.5	50.6	33.3	37.2	39.8	$18,227
Bristol Central High School	Public	9-12	480 Wolcott St.	Bristol	06010	Hartford County	Bristol School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 584-7735	1,172	83	14.1	52.6%	526 (44.9%)	94 (8.0%)	462 (39.4%)	27 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (4.9%)	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
Afir-Lisa's House	Public	6-12	50 Bank Street	Plainville	06062	Hartford County	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 798-2477	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Plainville High School	Public	9-12	47 Robert Holcomb Way	Plainville	06062	Hartford County	Plainville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 793-3220	688	58	11.8	41.7%	423 (61.5%)	45 (6.5%)	164 (23.8%)	21 (3.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.5%)	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
Farmington High School	Public	9-12	10 Monteith Dr	Farmington	06032	Hartford County	Farmington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 673-2514	1,287	106	12.1	19.3%	652 (50.7%)	62 (4.8%)	144 (11.2%)	354 (27.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (4.9%)	89.9	13^th of 145 public high schools	91.0%					(n/a)		73.7	78.3	54.7							$21,818
Southington High School	Public	9-12	720 Pleasant Street	Southington	06489	Hartford County	Southington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 628-3229	1,920	142	13.5	23.4%	1,466 (76.4%)	52 (2.7%)	232 (12.1%)	91 (4.7%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	68 (3.5%)	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
Terryville High School	Public	9-12	33 North Harwinton Avenue	Terryville	06786	Litchfield County	Plymouth School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 314-2777	370	32	11.4	49.2%	276 (74.6%)	9 (2.4%)	58 (15.7%)	6 (1.6%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.6%)								(n/a)				16.7							$24,299
Academy of Science and Innovation	Public, Magnet	6-12	600 Slater Road	New Britain	06053	Hartford County	Capitol Region Education Council	No	Yes	No	Yes	(860) 223-0726	740	68	10.8	58.8%	109 (14.7%)	181 (24.5%)	381 (51.5%)	21 (2.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.9%)	25.6	104^th of 145 public high schools	28.3%		21.2	105^th of 142 public high schools	26.1%	1	17.5	31.0	44.4	13.1	24.8	33.9	23.3	18.8	14.7	7.8	$24,373
E. C. Goodwin Technical High School	Public	9-12	735 Slater Rd.	New Britain	06053	Hartford County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 827-7736	657	63	10.4	54.9%	183 (27.9%)	62 (9.4%)	379 (57.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.0%)								(n/a)				4.0							$29,089

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