Bristol Central High School

Bristol Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
480 Wolcott St,  Bristol, CT
South Bristol Neighborhood
Bristol School District
4.2
4.4
1,218 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Peter Wininger
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
A
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
82
Full Time Teachers
82
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
51.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

3
Equity
4
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
203:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.4%
Male
48.2%
White
43.4%
Hispanic
38.8%
Black
9%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Connecticut 291 Students
Central Connecticut State University 222 Students
University of Hartford 126 Students
Southern Connecticut State University 120 Students
University of New Haven 119 Students
Quinnipiac University 116 Students
Eastern Connecticut State University 98 Students
Boston University 94 Students
Western New England University 82 Students
University of Rhode Island 81 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 88 Students
Business 80 Students
Nursing 73 Students
Biology 61 Students
Criminology 36 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 34 Students
Political Science and Government 31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 30 Students
Computer Science 27 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 169 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/2/2025
Bristol Central high school is a great place to go to school with many different opportunities for kids of all interests. There's a large variety of clubs from acedemuc opportunities like math team to arts clubs, to many different sports. It's not the best school ever but it is a wonderful place.
4.0 Senior
10/14/2025
I would like to see more healthy food be offered. I like how devoted and involed the principals are. There is a mix of good and bad teachers. We are given too much homework
1.0
8/14/2024
This is the literal definition of a failing public school. All you have to do is look at the percentage of students who are at the required reading level (51%) and at the required math level (25%). Numbers like these are unacceptable! Severe changes need to be made!
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4.4 7 Reviews
4.0 other
11/23/2024
I had a great experience here. Attended from 2012-2016. Of course there is always room for improvement.
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5.0 student
12/26/2019
I would rate my experience at this school a 9/10
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5.0 student
4/2/2014
One of the Best School In Town! If your going to the school soon or will be enrolling your kid worry free its staffed with some of the best knowledgeable and Truly caring Teachers and guidance counselors. The one thing i would change is color printers. I've been struggling with health problems and t...
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5.0 other
6/12/2013
this school is awesome its extra programs like music art and sports are absolutely amazing
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Bristol Central High School

Bristol Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bristol, CT and is served by the Bristol School District in Connecticut. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,218 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Bristol Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $368,711. Discover additional schools in the area, like St. Paul Catholic High School, Eli Terry Jr. Middle School, South Side School, and more. Learn more about what Bristol has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bristol Central High School.

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