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Bristol Central High School

Grades 09–12 · Bristol, CT · NCES 090051000092

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480 Wolcott St. · Bristol, CT 06010

At a glance

Reported students

1,148

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

81.92

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Connecticut high enrollment

78th percentile

Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

385

Bristol Central High School: 1,148 reported students.

State peer staffing position

85th percentile

14:1 reported; state peer median 11.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
1,218
Teachers (FTE)
93.5
Student–teacher ratio
13:1

What the reported data says about Bristol Central High School

Bristol Central High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Bristol. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Bristol School District. NCES reports 1,148 students for 2024–25.

Among 209 high schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 650 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, above 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 (43.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (38.8%). English learners represent 4.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Bristol Central High School

  1. 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 81.92 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
4.2%
Students with disabilities
19.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch
53.3%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
6
Nurses (FTE)
2
Psychologists (FTE)
2
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White43.4%
  • Hispanic38.8%
  • Black9%
  • Asian3%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial5.5%

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.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

13 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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 Arts and Innovation Magnet School

High · Grades 06–12

268 reported students

Greene-Hills School

Elementary · Grades KG–08

918 reported students

West Bristol School

Elementary · Grades KG–08

833 reported students

Chippens Hill Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

545 reported students

South Side School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

515 reported students

View all 13 district schools →