Central High School is a
high school
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in
Bridgeport
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, Fairfield County, Connecticut in the United States. It was founded in 1876 as Bridgeport High School.
In 2003 the school held 2,217 students and 152 teachers.
Ethnically the students were 41% African-American, 41% Hispanic, 13% white and 4% Asian, with .1% marked as unknown.
[
The current school building was constructed in 1963–4,][ and was dedicated on October 25, 1964.][
The school is under renovation scheduled to be complete in 2021.
]
Notable alumni
* Al Capp, cartoonist (failed to graduate)
*Keith Carlos
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Early life
Carlos attended Central High School in Bridgeport, Conn ...
, winner, cycle 21 of America's Next Top Model
*Kiddo Davis
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, MLB outfielder.
*Michael Jai White
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, actor
* Fred De Luca, Subway restaurant's co-founder
* John Mayer's father, Richard, was principal of Central High School
*Greg McCarthy
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Career
In , McCarthy pitched for the independent Macon Peach ...
, former MLB
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player (Seattle Mariners
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)
*Kevin Nealon
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*John Schick
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, former professional basketball player (Toledo Jeeps
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*Vinnie Vincent
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, Vinnie Vincent Invasion
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*Deborah Walley
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Early years
Walley was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Ice ...
, actress
*Trevardo Williams
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, professional NFL player ( Houston Texans)
See also
* John F. Kennedy Stadium (Bridgeport)
John F. Kennedy Stadium is a 12,000-seat lighted stadium located at Central High School in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The stadium is designed for use for football, soccer, lacrosse games and track and field meets.
The stadium was built along wit ...
References
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Educational institutions established in 1876
Education in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Schools in Fairfield County, Connecticut
Public high schools in Connecticut
1876 establishments in Connecticut
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