ConnecticutSchoolsCentral High School

Central High School

PublicGrades 912
Bridgeport, Connecticut · Bridgeport School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,704
Student:Teacher17.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch79%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 427
1,704
Total Enrollment
State avg: 43%
79%+35.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Central High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The school enrolls 1,704 students. It is part of the Bridgeport School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Connecticut state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictBridgeport School District
County9120
CityBridgeport
ZIP06606
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID090045000056

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,704

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %79%
State Avg43%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)