Central High School (Connecticut)
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| Typ | public school |
| Motto | Industria Criscimus[1] |
| Established | 1876[2] |
| Head teacher | Alejandro Ortiz[3] |
| Number of students | 2,217 (2003)[4] |
| Campus | urban |
| Color(s) | Black and Red |
| Team Name | Hilltoppers[5] |
| Website | http://bridgeportcentral.org |
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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.[2]
In 2003 the school held 2,217 students and 152 teachers.[4] Ethnically the students were 46% African-American, 32% Hispanic, 17% white and 4% Asian, with 1% marked as unknown.[4]
The current school building was constructed in 1963-4,[2] and was dedicated on October 25, 1964.[4]
Notable alumni
Famous alumni and attendees include[6]
- Al Capp, cartoonist (failed to graduate).[7]
- Michael Jai White, Actor
- Fred De Luca, Subway restaurants founder
- John Mayer's father was principal of Central High School
- Deborah Walley, actress
References
- ^ "Central's Seal". Central High School Official Site. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
- ^ a b c "The History of Bridgeport Central High School". Central High School Official Site. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
- ^ "Administrative Departments". Central High School Official Site. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
- ^ a b c d "Central High School - Bridgeport, Connecticut/CT". Public School Review. Public School Review LLC. 2003. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
- ^ "Hilltopper Sports". Central High School Official Site. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
- ^ "Distinguished Alumni". Central High School Official Site. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
- ^ "Al Capp". Central High School Official Site. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
External links
- Central High School Web site
- 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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