Central High School (Connecticut)
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| Central High School | |
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| Location | |
| Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°11′20″N 73°12′21″W / 41.1889°N 73.2059°WCoordinates: 41°11′20″N 73°12′21″W / 41.1889°N 73.2059°W |
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| Type | public school |
| Established | 1876[3] |
| Principal | Dr. Johnson[4] |
| Number of students | 2,217 (2003)[5] |
| Campus | urban |
| Color(s) | Black and Red |
| Team Name | Hilltoppers[6] |
| Website | http://bridgeportcentral.org |
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]
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]
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[edit] Notable alumni
Famous alumni and attendees include[7]
- Al Capp, cartoonist (failed to graduate).[8]
- Michael Jai White, Actor
- Fred De Luca, Subway restaurants founder
- John Mayer's father was principal of Central High School
- Deborah Walley, actress
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "Central's Seal". Central High School Official Site. http://bridgeport.ct.schoolwebpages.com/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=5217. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
- ^ Dodd, Philip (February 9, 2008). "Guppy to Guillotin: The Namesakes of Words". http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18789510. Retrieved 2009-11-08.
- ^ a b c "The History of Bridgeport Central High School". Central High School Official Site. http://bridgeport.ct.schoolwebpages.com/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=4537. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
- ^ "Administrative Departments". Central High School Official Site. http://bridgeport.ct.schoolwebpages.com/education/dept/default.php?sectiondetailid=4567. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
- ^ a b c d "Central High School - Bridgeport, Connecticut/CT". Public School Review. Public School Review LLC.. 2003. http://www.publicschoolreview.com/school_ov/school_id/15409. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
- ^ "Hilltopper Sports". Central High School Official Site. http://bridgeport.ct.schoolwebpages.com/education/sportszone/default.php?sectiondetailid=2767. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
- ^ "Distinguished Alumni". Central High School Official Site. http://bridgeport.ct.schoolwebpages.com/education/components/scdirectory/default.php?sectiondetailid=4817. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
- ^ "Al Capp". Central High School Official Site. http://bridgeport.ct.schoolwebpages.com/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=5111. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
[edit] External links
- Central High School Web site
- Central High School "Strategic School Profile 2005-2006", Connecticut Department of Education
- Central High School Web page at Great Schools Web site
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