Central High School

www.bridgeportedu.net/central

1,803 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Central High School, located at 1 Lincoln Blvd. in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a prominent secondary educational institution serving the local community. As part of the Bridgeport Public Schools district, the school is committed to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, personal growth, and college and career readiness for its diverse student body.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students both inside and outside the classroom. By leveraging its resources and community partnerships, Central High School aims to prepare its students to navigate the complexities of the modern world, encouraging them to develop the critical thinking, communication, and collaborative skills necessary for success after graduation.

1,803

Total Students

97.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	1,026
Black	521
Asian	49
Two or More	29
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
1,026 (57.0%)
Black
521 (28.9%)
White
158 (8.8%)
Asian
49 (2.7%)
Two or More
29 (1.6%)
American Indian
13 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bridgeport School District
Phone:	(203)576-7377
Website:	http://www.bridgeportedu.net/central
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,803
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	97.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,387
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 601

Grade 10 455

Grade 11 425

Grade 12 322