Enrollment
2,102
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Stamford, CT
Stamford High School
Federal NCES profile for Stamford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090432000867
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stamford High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Stamford · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Stamford High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stamford High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Stamford, CT.
School address
District: Stamford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090432000867 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
182.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stamford High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stamford High School
Stamford High School is a large high school in Stamford, Connecticut, enrolling 2,102 students.
At 11.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,102 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (24%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 210 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Stamford's high schools, it stands alongside Westhill High School (2,224 students): Stamford High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.5:1 vs 11.8:1).
Stamford School District also operates Westhill High School (2,224 students) and Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International (799 students) alongside Stamford High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Stamford High School compares
Stamford High School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▲ 17% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,102 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
2,102
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$24,510
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 138 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.6%
White 24.3%
African American 18.8%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Stamford High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stamford School District, which includes Stamford High School.
$24,510
Per student
+3%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.7%
State 22.6%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Stamford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westhill High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers International School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rippowam Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davenport Ridge School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stamford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,224
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Stamford
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Westhill High School
Standard public school
2,224 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering
Standard public school
658 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
J. M. Wright Technical High School
Vocational / career-technical school
494 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,102 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Stamford High School
How many students attend Stamford High School?
Stamford High School has 2,102 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stamford, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stamford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stamford High School is 11.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 27% 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 Stamford High School?
42.6% of students at Stamford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stamford High School?
The largest demographic group at Stamford High School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment, in Stamford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stamford High School?
Stamford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stamford High School rank among high schools in Stamford?
By Resource Investment Index, Stamford High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Stamford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Stamford on the city page.
Is Stamford High School a good school?
Stamford High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Stamford School District?
Besides Stamford High School, Stamford School District also operates Westhill High School (2,224 students), Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International (799 students), and Rogers International School (780 students). See the Stamford School District district page for the complete list.
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