- Enrollment
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450117001351
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 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 49/100 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
- 49
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Stratford High held near 2,710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+57 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 160.6 → 165.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+57 students YoY 450117001351 · Goose Creek, SC High · LARGE · TRAD
2,605 enr · 16.3:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Cane Bay High (2,412 students)
Stratford High held near 2,710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+57 headcount). Teacher FTE added 160.6 → 165.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Stratford High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Stratford High
2,605 students
- Cane Bay High
Cane Bay High
2,412 students
- Berkeley High
Berkeley High
2,047 students
- Goose Creek Hi
Goose Creek High
1,973 students
- Berkeley Middl
Berkeley Middle
1,477 students
- Cane Bay Middl
Cane Bay Middle
1,464 students
What this shows Stratford High reports 2,605 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stratford High compares
Stratford High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,810
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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.
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
District finance for Berkeley 01 reports $12,810 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,047
- 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.
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 (~2,605 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,653 (2022-23) → 2,710 (2023-24), nearly flat (+57).
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 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.