Central High School (Connecticut)

For schools of the same name, see Central High School (disambiguation).
Central High School

Central High School in the early 20th century
REAL[1]
(By industry we thrive)[2]
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut
United States
Coordinates 41°11′20″N 73°12′21″W / 41.1889°N 73.2059°W / 41.1889; -73.2059Coordinates: 41°11′20″N 73°12′21″W / 41.1889°N 73.2059°W / 41.1889; -73.2059
Information
Type public school
Established 1876[3]
Principal Eric Graf[4]
Number of students 2,217 (2003)[5] There are approximately 450 students enrolled in the magnet program as of 2015.
Campus urban
Color(s) Black and Red         
Team Name Hilltoppers[6]
Website

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

About 1905

In 2003 the school held 2,217 students and 152 teachers.[5] Ethnically the students were 46% African-American, 32% Hispanic, 17% white and 4% Asian, with 1% marked as unknown.[5]

The current school building was constructed in 1963-4,[3] and was dedicated on October 25, 1964.[5] The school is under renovation scheduled to be complete in 2017. It costs roughly 70 million dollars.

Notable alumni

Famous alumni and attendees include[7]

For the academic school year 2009-2010, the principal of Central High School was Mr. Alejandro Ortiz. From 2010-2011, the principal was Anne Engelson, from 2011-2012, the principal was Dr. Aresta Johnson, from 2012-2013 the principal was Stephan Anderson and as of now, the principal is Eric Graf.

See also

References

  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". Retrieved 2009-11-08.
  3. 1 2 3 "The History of Bridgeport Central High School". Central High School Official Site. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
  4. ↑ "Administrative Departments". Central High School Official Site. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Central High School - Bridgeport, Connecticut/CT". Public School Review. Public School Review LLC. 2003. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
  6. ↑ "Hilltopper Sports". Central High School Official Site. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
  7. ↑ "Distinguished Alumni". Central High School Official Site. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
  8. ↑ "Al Capp". Central High School Official Site. Retrieved 2007-03-12.

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