Central High School (Connecticut)

Central High School is a high school in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut in the United States. It was founded in 1876 as Bridgeport High School.[3]

Central High School
Central High School in the early 20th century
Address
Map
1 Lincoln Blvd

,
Connecticut
06606

United States
Coordinates41°11′20″N 73°12′21″W / 41.1889°N 73.2059°W / 41.1889; -73.2059
Information
TypePublic school
MottoREAL[1]
(By industry we thrive)[2]
Established1876 (148 years ago) (1876)[3]
CEEB code070055
PrincipalEric Graf[4]
Number of students1,515 (2016-17)[5]
CampusUrban
Color(s)Black and red
  
Team nameHilltoppers[6]
Websitewww.bridgeportedu.net/Central
About 1905

In 2003 the school held 2,217 students and 152 teachers.[7] Ethnically the students were 41% African-American, 41% Hispanic, 13% white and 4% Asian, with .1% marked as unknown.[7]

The current school building was constructed in 1963–4,[3] and was dedicated on October 25, 1964.[7] The school is under renovation scheduled to be complete in 2021.

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Central's Seal". Central High School Official Site. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
  2. ^ Dodd, Philip (February 9, 2008). "Guppy to Guillotin: The Namesakes of Words". NPR.org. Retrieved 2009-11-08.
  3. ^ a b c "The History of Bridgeport Central High School". Central High School Official Site. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
  4. ^ "Administrative Departments". Central High School Official Site. Archived from the original on 2007-09-30. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
  5. ^ "Central High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
  6. ^ "Hilltopper Sports". Central High School Official Site. Archived from the original on 2007-02-03. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
  7. ^ a b c "Central High School - Bridgeport, Connecticut/CT". Public School Review. Public School Review LLC. 2003. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
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