Serving 1,041 students in grades 9-12, Bristol Eastern High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,041 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bristol Eastern High School's student population of 1,041 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,041 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Colors
Blue and grey
School Rankings
Bristol Eastern High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bristol Eastern High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#546 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
30%
31%
Black
9%
12%
White
51%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bristol Eastern High School's ranking?
Bristol Eastern High School is ranked #546 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Bristol Eastern High School often compared to?
Bristol Eastern High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bristol Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bristol Eastern High School?
The graduation rate of Bristol Eastern High School is 87%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Bristol Eastern High School?
1,041 students attend Bristol Eastern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Bristol Eastern High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bristol Eastern High School?
Bristol Eastern High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bristol Eastern High School offer ?
Bristol Eastern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bristol Eastern High School part of?
Bristol Eastern High School is part of Bristol School District.
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