D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Central High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1 Lincoln Blvd., Bridgeport, CT 06606
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 36% · Math 15% proficient · 19th percentile in Connecticut
Graduation
C
74% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Connecticut schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

42
Repit Score
out of 100
1,704
Students
enrolled
17.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%19/100reading 16th percentile, math 21st percentile among Connecticut high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%26/10074% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 81% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Connecticut schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +5 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Connecticut. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency36% (−22 pts vs. state avg 58%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency15% (−33 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate74% (−18 pts vs. state avg 92%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Connecticut state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White35%25%reading -41 pts, math -29 pts7th percentile (list)
Black32%12%reading -6 pts, math -10 pts41st percentile (list)
Hispanic42%12%reading +5 pts, math -6 pts54th percentile (list)
Low-income32%12%reading -9 pts, math -11 pts24th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1 Lincoln Blvd.
City Bridgeport
ZIP Code 06606
District 0900450
NCES School ID 090045000056
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 06606

Understanding the community around Central High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $64,142
Per Capita Income $29,898
Poverty Rate 13.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.3%
High School or Higher 82.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $238,300
Median Rent $1,466
Owner-Occupied 58.3%
Renter-Occupied 41.7%
View full data for ZIP 06606 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Central High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 56.5%
Black 29.6%
White 9.1%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More Races 1.1%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,704
Teachers (FTE) 96.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Central High School?
Central High School has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School has 1,704 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1.
What grades does Central High School serve?
Central High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Central High School receive per student?
Central High School receives $23,852 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Central High School in 06606 ▼
Avg Home Value
$396,486
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,130
1-Year Change
+5.5%
% Renters
41.7%

Other Schools in 06606

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026