School is the pioneer in Magnet School Programs for the city of Bpt. Staff is excellent (admin, teachers, security). School is expanding with construction. One the schools that particpates in Aqua Program. My child is doing fine academically and athletically. Recommend this public school highly.
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Posted by a parent on 05/05/09
My son is in the Central Magnet program and the teachers have been fantastic. They are very understanding and supportive, available to the students before, during and after school. The Magnet advisors are also very supportive and will work with parents and students.
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/08
I am currently in the 11th grade at Central High School Magnet. I feel that Central has made great improvements as far as safety goes. When I started school there 2 years ago there was no such thing as a school id cards and such strict rules such as not being allowed to use your cell phone in school
... Read more or getting in trouble for being in the wrong lunch wave. Now with the new principal I believe that central has become a more safe environment. However yes there are fights from time to time but what school does not have issues as this. When you have so many kids in a very small school what do u expect? When I started school at Central Magnet I new about 1 or 2 people now I know all of my graduating class and some. Joining clubs and sports is another good way to make friends. If you hang with positive people at central you should have no problem however if you hang with people who are up to no good of course your experience is not going to be a good one. Central has many classes to choose from and some of the teachers are good. Yes there are few ones that may get on your nervous from time to time but most of the teachers are willing to help you in magnet (not to sure about regular central). The magnet program is way more of challenge then regular central and prepares you for college. I do not believe central is out of control as the comment says below me. Central Magnet is a great place to send your child to with out question. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/07/08
I think central needs a new principal and new staff how can kids learn when half the teachers are never there..I think this school is out of control.And I think it needs to be run correctly.A angry parent
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Posted by a parent on 01/11/08
Kudos to the Principal, Teachers, Staff and Students at making Central High School the best High School in the state of Connecticut as far as I am concerned
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Posted by a parent on 01/07/08
I am currently a student at Central High School. I have just completed two years there and now I will be heading into the 11th grade. When first arriving at Central, I thought that the school was going to be a chaoic enviornment. But after attending the school for the past two years, I was truely mistaken.
... Read more Central High School is a wonder school. It offers diversity and allows a child's 'people skills' to develope. This is not a sheltered school, so you child will learn to be independt quick. Though the school has its problems, there are also many positive aspects that override the negative. I am enrolled in the magnet problem and I must admit that, the program is much more difficult than the regular central courses. It offers complex courses and challenges you to push yourself. Central is a great school to send you child to! Read less
Posted by a student on 07/09/07
Central High School is the best high school in Bridgeport CT. That doesn't say much in comparison to the other high schools in the area, but its magnet program is real preparation for top tier college life. It also features advanced placement classes for students who are college bound. It offers real
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Posted by a former student on 01/23/07
i am a junior in the central high school magnet program and i think that our school is great. Yes there are many things that have been improved, but since my first year at Central, i have seen a big differences. Yes central is overcrowded, but that's because its a good school. I havent had any problems
... Read more with the schoo, and where ever i go i can proudly say ' i go to Central' Yes, there are fights, but there are fights every where. Take it from me: if you want your child to have a good experience in high school, this is the place to send them. They offer AP classes as by Junior Year,which give you college credits, while other schools dont. We have great exctra curricular activities. The teachers couldnt be more helpful. Take it from a student, not a parent. They arent the ones there all day. Read less
Posted by a student on 09/18/06
I've had personal experiences with Central High which has left a bad taste in my mouth since then. I went in at the beginning of school met all her teachers and administrater gave them all our phone numbers, told them to call me anytime for any reason I was availabe, my child started to skip classes
... Read more and I was the one going into that school telling them she wasn't going to her classes. It should have been the other way around. I received no help from security because they were too busy socializing with the students. There was only a handful of teachers that care, that is sad. I had to take her out of school and send her to Illinois to finish high school. Now my son has to attend this school and it breaks my heart.I hope it has gotten better.I doubt it very much. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/27/06
Central has approx. 2500 students. They have both a regular public school program and a magnet program. I prefer the magnet program where children have more opportunity and access to specialized programs including business & arts. They are also allowed to complete college courses in their senior year.
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Bridgeport schools — Central High School is located at 1 Lincoln Blvd, Bridgeport CT 06606. 1 Lincoln Blvd is in the Brooklawn - St. Vincent neighborhood and 06606 ZIP code in Bridgeport, CT The school district for Central High School is the Bridgeport City School District. Central High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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