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Bristol Eastern High School

Public | 9-12 | 1352 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 3, 2009

It has my heart ~ Great school and teachers!


Posted July 1, 2009

My son has truly excelled at this school. The teachers are challenging in all the right ways, and provide an ideal learning environment. He is now attending college and says that BEHS has done a superb job of preparing him for the collegiate environment. I would highly recommend Bristol Eastern. If I were to suggest any changes, I would ask the school to promote the technology and arts programs a bit more than they already do (although a highly motivated student would find no problem making the most of the existing programs).
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 1, 2009

I am an Alumnus, and I had truly excelled at this school. The teachers are challenging in all the right ways, and provide an ideal learning environment. I am now attending college and I believe that BEHS has done a superb job of preparing me for the collegiate environment. I would highly recommend Bristol Eastern. If I were to suggest any changes, I would ask the school to promote the technology and arts programs a bit more than they already do (although a highly motivated student would find no problem making the most of the existing programs).


Posted July 12, 2008

As the summer wears down, I will begin my senior year at BEHS. This school has been amazing throughout my whole high school experience because everything is so high class. I have taken high level classes that have challenged me and the school's academic ability, overall, is so much greater than our city's competing school, Bristol Central. Being a member of the tennis team, I have also experienced how supportive and warm my fellow classmates can be, even in the most stressful situations. Definitely everything I could wish for and more.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 2, 2006

As a graduate of BEHS I feel that this school prepared me for college and beyond, by taking a demanding schedule. The extracurricular activities are amazing, there is a club for whatever you are interested in doing and if there isn't one, feel free to start one!
—Submitted by a former student


Posted April 6, 2005

i think that the school deffenitly needs some improvements. i went to eastern and central and central is so much better. plus eastern hasnt been able to compete with central.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 18, 2004

A Great school with a Excelent Staff. I'm currently a student here in the 10th grade. The school's slogan is'we are commited to excelence', and they truely are!
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 10, 2004

I graduated form this school and absolutely loved my high school expereince. I am now a graduate student and doing very well for myself. I beleive that BEHS does a wonderful job perparing children for college.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted December 4, 2004

A great school! needs work with discipline policy-its not strict enough.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

342 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

338 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2009.

355 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
90%

2007

 
 
88%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 87% in 2009.

356 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
87%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) to test students' skills in reading, writing, science and math in grade 10. The CAPT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

Math

All Students90%
Female89%
Male90%
Black73%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic77%
White93%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities52%
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%

Reading

All Students89%
Female93%
Male86%
Black70%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic86%
White92%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%

Science

All Students89%
Female91%
Male88%
Black73%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic84%
White92%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English90%

Writing

All Students87%
Female89%
Male84%
Black76%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic88%
White88%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities39%
Students without disabilities92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Connecticut used the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) to test students' skills in reading, writing, science and math in grade 10. The CAPT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Connecticut.

The different student groups are identified by the Connecticut Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Connecticut's state standards

Source: Connecticut Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 78% 64%
Hispanic 11% 17%
Black 8% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 28%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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632 King St
Bristol, CT 06010
Phone: (860) 584-7852

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