Central High School
School Overview
Central High School is a public Magnet school located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It is a school in Bridgeport School District district.
According to the Connecticut state assessment result, 15% of students are proficient in Math learning and 36% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,615 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 101 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,615 students are attending Central High School. By gender, there are 809 and 806 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Central High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 18 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Asian | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Black | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| White | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 18 | 4 | 14 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 101 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Central High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. 87.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 101 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 101 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 8 | 7.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 5.0% |
| School counselors | 6 | Students per counselor: 269 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 7 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 2 | - |
| Social workers | 3 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 50,638 Households |
| Population | 141,059 |
| Male | 70,350 |
| Female | 75,289 |
| Child Population | 47,529 |
| Total Housing Units | 58,552 Units |
| Average House Value | $174,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,163 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.50% |
| Average Household Income | $46,662 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 86.36% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Central High School offers 25 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 264 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 321 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Central High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 25 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 264 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 93 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 69 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 263 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 321 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Bridgeport School District
In Bridgeport School District, 36 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut
7 private schools are serving students in BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.