- Enrollment
- 2,224
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090432000867
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+73 students YoY
Stamford High School held near 2,121 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+73 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 182.6 → 161.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+73 students YoY 090432000867 · Stamford, CT High · LARGE · TRAD
2,102 enr · 11.5:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Westhill High School (2,224 students)
Stamford High School held near 2,121 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+73 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 182.6 → 161.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Stamford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westhill High
Westhill High School
2,224 students
- This school
Stamford High School
2,102 students
- Strawberry Hil 799
Strawberry Hill an Ext. of Rogers International
799 students
- Rogers Interna 780
Rogers International School
780 students
- Rippowam Middl 704
Rippowam Middle School
704 students
- Davenport Ridg 673
Davenport Ridge School
673 students
What this shows Stamford High School reports 2,102 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stamford High School compares
Stamford 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$25,199
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Stamford School District reports $25,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~2,102 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,048 (2022-23) → 2,121 (2023-24), nearly flat (+73).
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 42/100 (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 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.
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.