Enrollment
2,605
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Goose Creek, SC
Stratford High
Federal NCES profile for Stratford High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450117001351
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stratford High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #2 of 14
- public schools in Goose Creek · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Stratford High has class sizes larger than 78% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stratford High ranks #2 of 14 public schools in Goose Creek, SC.
School address
District: Berkeley 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450117001351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
160.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.7%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stratford High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stratford High
Stratford High is a large high school in Goose Creek, South Carolina, enrolling 2,605 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 34.7% free-meal eligibility runs 53% below the South Carolina average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,605 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 27 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Berkeley 01 spends $11,201 per pupil, 23% below the South Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 599 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,605 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Goose Creek's high schools, it stands alongside Goose Creek High (1,973 students): Stratford High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.3:1 vs 17.6:1).
Berkeley 01 also operates Cane Bay High (2,412 students) and Berkeley High (2,047 students) alongside Stratford High.
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 Stratford High compares
Stratford High on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 53% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,605 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,605
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,201
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
384
in-school suspensions + 215 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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
White 38.8%
African American 27.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Stratford High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berkeley 01, which includes Stratford High.
$11,201
Per student
-23%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 43.0%
Federal 13.3%
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 Stratford High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cane Bay High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goose Creek High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cane Bay Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stratford High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,464
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Goose Creek
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,605 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Stratford High
How many students attend Stratford High?
Stratford High has 2,605 students enrolled. It is a high school in Goose Creek, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratford High?
The student-teacher ratio at Stratford High is 16.3:1, which is 14% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stratford High?
34.7% of students at Stratford High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stratford High?
The largest demographic group at Stratford High is White at 38.8% of enrollment, in Goose Creek, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stratford High?
Stratford High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stratford High rank among public schools in Goose Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Stratford High ranks #2 of 14 public schools in Goose Creek, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Goose Creek on the city page.
Is Stratford High a good school?
Stratford High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina. 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 Berkeley 01?
Besides Stratford High, Berkeley 01 also operates Cane Bay High (2,412 students), Berkeley High (2,047 students), and Goose Creek High (1,973 students). See the Berkeley 01 district page for the complete list.
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