- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bridgeport, CT
Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090045000056
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #6 of 8
- high schools in Bridgeport · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 66.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Central High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Bridgeport, CT.
School address
District: Bridgeport School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090045000056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Central High School held near 1,704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 95.5 → 96.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 090045000056 · Bridgeport, CT High · MID · TRAD
1,803 enr · 19:1 · 66.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Warren Harding High School (1,324 students)
Central High School held near 1,704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 95.5 → 96.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central High School
1,803 students
- Warren Harding
Warren Harding High School
1,324 students
- Blackham Schoo
Blackham School
1,088 students
- Bassick High S
Bassick High School
1,075 students
- Cesar Batalla
Cesar Batalla School
990 students
- Read School
Read School
863 students
What this shows Central High School reports 1,803 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central High School compares
Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 57% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▲ 82% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,803 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,803
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 98% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,514
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 168 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.0%
African American 28.9%
White 8.8%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Central High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
District finance for Bridgeport School District reports $20,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Harding High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackham School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bassick High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cesar Batalla School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Read School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Bridgeport
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Warren Harding High School
Standard public school
1,324 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Bassick High School
Standard public school
1,075 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Bullard-Havens Technical High School
Vocational / career-technical school
819 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc
Standard public school
386 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho
Standard public school
376 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Aerospace/Hydrospace Engineering and Physical Sciences Magne
Standard public school
324 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,803 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central High School
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School has 1,803 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bridgeport, CT. CCD year-over-year: 1,677 (2022-23) → 1,704 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High School is 19:1, which is 57% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central High School?
66.3% of students at Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Central High School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.0% of enrollment, in Bridgeport, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High School?
Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Central High School rank among high schools in Bridgeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Bridgeport, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bridgeport on the city page.
What other schools are in Bridgeport School District?
Besides Central High School, Bridgeport School District also operates Warren Harding High School (1,324 students), Blackham School (1,088 students), and Bassick High School (1,075 students). See the Bridgeport School District district page for the complete list.