Bristol Central High School

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Bristol Central High School
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Location
Bristol Central High School
480 Wolcott Street

,
Connecticut
06010

United States
Coordinates 41°39′41″N72°57′37″W / 41.6615°N 72.9604°W / 41.6615; -72.9604
Information
Type Public high school
Motto"Be Creative, Be Conscientious, Be Collaborative, Be Committed."
Established1959(67 years ago) (1959)
School districtBristol Public Schools
SuperintendentSue Moreau
CEEB code 070075
PrincipalPeter Wininger
Teaching staff73.12 (on an FTE basis) [1]
Grades 9-12
Number of students1,172 (2023–2024) [1]
Student to teacher ratio14.10 [1]
ColorsMaroon and white
  
Fight song "March On For Central High"
Athletics conference Central Connecticut Conference Southern Division
Team nameRams
Website bchs.bristol.k12.ct.us

Bristol Central High School is a public high school in Bristol, Connecticut, United States. Its mascot is the Ram, and its colors are maroon and white. [2] The school is known for its performing arts group, Central Stage, as well as for its athletics. The Rams have excelled in basketball, baseball, wrestling, and track in recent years.[ citation needed ] In 2017, principal Peter Wininger was awarded Varsity Brands 'Principal of Principles,' deeming him the best principal in the United States. The school's Italian Language teacher Gina Gallo-Reinhardt nominated Wininger for the award, and he and his family were sent to Florida for the ceremony where he was crowned the winner. [3]

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Athletics

Bristol Central has won state championships in:

Notable alumni

References

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  6. Roberts, Kevin (June 10, 2022). "Central softball goes for historic upset tonight". Sports on CT-69. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  7. Letendre, Michael (January 19, 2021). "Bristol Central boys XC wins Class L title in 2010 - dominating the postseason in the process". The Bristol Edition. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
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