- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stratford, CT
Bunnell High School
Federal NCES profile for Bunnell High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090444000885
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bunnell High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #6 of 13
- public schools in Stratford · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bunnell High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bunnell High School ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Stratford, CT.
School address
District: Stratford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090444000885 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Bunnell High School held near 1,057 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 85.9 → 81.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 090444000885 · Stratford, CT High · MID · TRAD
982 enr · 11.6:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford High School (1,150 students)
Bunnell High School held near 1,057 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 85.9 → 81.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Bunnell High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stratford High
Stratford High School
1,150 students
- This school
Bunnell High School
982 students
- Second Hill La
Second Hill Lane School
610 students
- David Wooster
David Wooster Middle School
538 students
- Stratford Acad
Stratford Academy - Johnson House
537 students
- Harry B. Flood
Harry B. Flood Middle School
466 students
What this shows Bunnell High School reports 982 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bunnell High School compares
Bunnell High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 18% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 982 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
982
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,008
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.7%
White 27.8%
African American 27.0%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Bunnell High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
District finance for Stratford School District reports $23,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bunnell High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Second Hill Lane School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| David Wooster Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stratford Academy - Johnson House | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry B. Flood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bunnell High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar high schools in Stratford
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~982 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bunnell High School
How many students attend Bunnell High School?
Bunnell High School has 982 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stratford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 1,042 (2022-23) → 1,057 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bunnell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bunnell High School is 11.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bunnell High School?
30.0% of students at Bunnell High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bunnell High School?
The largest demographic group at Bunnell High School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.7% of enrollment, in Stratford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bunnell High School?
Bunnell High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bunnell High School rank among public schools in Stratford?
By Resource Investment Index, Bunnell High School ranks #6 of 13 public schools in Stratford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Stratford on the city page.
What other schools are in Stratford School District?
Besides Bunnell High School, Stratford School District also operates Stratford High School (1,150 students), Second Hill Lane School (610 students), and David Wooster Middle School (538 students). See the Stratford School District district page for the complete list.