How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Central High School | Columbus School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bridgeport, CT | Bridgeport, CT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,803 | 546 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.7:1 | 13.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.3% | 85.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Central High School | Columbus School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,852 | $23,852 |
| District | Bridgeport School District | Bridgeport School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Central High School | Columbus School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.8% | 6.6% |
| African American | 28.9% | 18.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57.0% | 73.3% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.6% | 1.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Central High School | Columbus School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 22 | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 300.5:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.8% | 38.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.