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Central High School

1 Lincoln Blvd., Bridgeport, CT, 06606

About Central High School

Central High School is a well-known public high school in Bridgeport, Connecticut, that serves students in grades 9–12. It is one of the best schools in the Bridgeport School District because it has a wide range of classes and a competitive college-preparatory environment. The school has about 1,500 students and 14 teachers for every student. Central High School is known for having a high Advanced Placement participation rate of 51%, which makes it one of the best schools.The school is a reflection of a lively community, with 91% of students being minorities and 79% being economically disadvantaged.

. The data on proficiency shows that 10% of people are good at math and 34% are good at reading. The school is one of the best for student leadership and engagement, thanks to district funding of about $20,368 per student. Its main strengths are the wide range of academic and extracurricular activities it offers, which help all students have a well-rounded and welcoming learning experience. This school is the best school in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Central High School Contact Information

Address

1 Lincoln Blvd., Bridgeport, CT, 06606

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Phone

(203) 576-7377

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 10%
Reading 34%
State average proficiency is 10% in Math and 34% in Reading.
96
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1704
Total Students
$49860
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 155 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Central High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:53 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:38 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 9.1%
Asian 2.99%
Hispanic 56.46%
Black 29.58%
Two+ Races 1.06%
Native Am. 0.53%
White
9.1%
Asian
2.99%
Hispanic
56.46%
Black
29.58%
Two+ Races
1.06%
Native Am.
0.53%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1704
48.12%
820 Female
51.76%
882 Male

Student Population

1704 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

284 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school has benefited from improvements made to all the schools in the district, like better infrastructure in the building and the use of new maintenance technology. There are ongoing efforts to make more dual enrollment options available. These options let students earn college credits while still meeting their high school requirements.

FAQ

Q1. Are there chances to be a leader at Central High School?

Ans. Yes, student council and team-based activities help students learn how to be leaders.


Q2. How does Central High School help students get ready for their careers?

Ans. Central High School helps students explore and plan their careers by giving them advice, internships, and programs that connect them with career exploration and planning.


Q3. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.


Q4. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, Central High School encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual arts.


Q5. What can students do to get help with their homework?

Ans. Tutoring, advice, and counseling help students figure things out and do well in school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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