School overview
At a glance
Reported students
1,148
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
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.
Profile interpretation
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 two 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 access to Advanced Placement, 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.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Bristol Central High School
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 81.92 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 6 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
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)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
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 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
13 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
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