Central High School (Connecticut)
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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 | Eric Graf[4] |
| Number of students | 2,217 (2003)[5] |
| Campus | urban |
| Color(s) | Black and Red |
| Team Name | Hilltoppers[6] |
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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.[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]
Notable alumni
Famous alumni and attendees include[7]
- Al Capp, cartoonist (failed to graduate)[8]
- Michael Jai White, actor
- Fred De Luca, Subway restaurant's founder
- John Mayer's father was principal of Central High School
- Greg McCarthy, former MLB player (Seattle Mariners)
- Deborah Walley, actress
- Kiddo Davis, former MLB player (Philadelphia Phillies, New York Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds)
- Trevardo Williams, professional NFL player (Houston Texans)
- Kirk Taylor, actor, Full Metal Jacket
- Kevin Nealon, comedian, Saturday Night Live
- Keith Carlos, winner of cycle 21 of America's Next Top Model
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
- ↑ "Central's Seal". Central High School Official Site. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
- ↑ Dodd, Philip (February 9, 2008). "Guppy to Guillotin: The Namesakes of Words". Retrieved 2009-11-08.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "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.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 "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
- Central High School "Strategic School Profile 2005-2006", Connecticut Department of Education
- Central High School Web page at Great Schools Web site