- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bristol, CT
Bristol Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Bristol Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090051000092
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bristol Central High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #6 of 14
- public schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bristol Central High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bristol Central High School ranks #6 of 14 public schools in Bristol, CT.
School address
District: Bristol School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090051000092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-74 students YoY
Bristol Central High School shrank from 1,246 students in 2022-23 to 1,172 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 93.3 → 83.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-74 students YoY 090051000092 · Bristol, CT High · MID · TRAD
1,148 enr · 12.3:1 · 44.1% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Bristol Eastern High School (998 students)
Bristol Central High School shrank from 1,246 students in 2022-23 to 1,172 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 93.3 → 83.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Bristol Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bristol Central High School
1,148 students
- Bristol Easter
Bristol Eastern High School
998 students
- Greene-Hills S
Greene-Hills School
918 students
- West Bristol S
West Bristol School
833 students
- Chippens Hill
Chippens Hill Middle School
545 students
- South Side Sch
South Side School
515 students
What this shows Bristol Central High School reports 1,148 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bristol Central High School compares
Bristol Central High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▲ 21% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,148 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,148
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,834
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 43.6%
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: White at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Bristol Central High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bristol School District reports $21,834 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bristol Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Eastern High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greene-Hills School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Bristol School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chippens Hill Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Side School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bristol Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high schools in Bristol
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,148 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bristol Central High School
How many students attend Bristol Central High School?
Bristol Central High School has 1,148 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bristol, CT. CCD year-over-year: 1,246 (2022-23) → 1,172 (2023-24), down 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bristol Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bristol Central High School is 12.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bristol Central High School?
44.1% of students at Bristol Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bristol Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Bristol Central High School is White at 43.6% of enrollment, in Bristol, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bristol Central High School?
Bristol Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bristol Central High School rank among public schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, Bristol Central High School ranks #6 of 14 public schools in Bristol, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bristol on the city page.
What other schools are in Bristol School District?
Besides Bristol Central High School, Bristol School District also operates Bristol Eastern High School (998 students), Greene-Hills School (918 students), and West Bristol School (833 students). See the Bristol School District district page for the complete list.