At a glance
Reported students
268
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.58
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut high enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
385
Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School: 268 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
10.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School
Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Bristol. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Bristol School District. NCES reports 268 students for 2024–25.
Among 209 high schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 650 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.5:1, close to the Connecticut median of 11.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (42.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School
- 1How do the reported 10.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.58 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.2%
- Hispanic35.8%
- Black9.7%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Bristol School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bristol Eastern High School
High · Grades 09–12
998 reported students
Bristol Central High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,148 reported students
Edgewood Pre-K Academy
Other · Grades PK–PK
267 reported students
Northeast Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
324 reported students
Ellen P. Hubbell School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
331 reported students
Stafford School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
353 reported students
Public schools near Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Central High School High · Bristol School District | 09–12 | 1,148 | 1.2 mi |
| Bristol Eastern High School High · Bristol School District | 09–12 | 998 | 1.4 mi |
| AFIR-LISA'S House High · Judicial Centers | 06–12 | 0 | 3.5 mi |
| Plainville High School High · Plainville School District | 09–12 | 674 | 4.2 mi |
| Wolcott High School High · Wolcott School District | 09–12 | 611 | 4.7 mi |
| Terryville High School High · Plymouth School District | 09–12 | 337 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School
What grades does Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School serve?
Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Bristol School District.
How many students attend Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School?
Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School reported 268 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 209 Connecticut high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School?
The calculated ratio is 10.5:1, based on 268 students and 25.58 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 11.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bristol School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School in?
Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School is part of Bristol School District, based in Bristol, CT, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bristol Central High School (1.2 mi), Bristol Eastern High School (1.4 mi), AFIR-LISA'S House (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.