- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stratford, CT
Stratford High School
Federal NCES profile for Stratford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090444000897
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stratford High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #4 of 13
- public schools in Stratford · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Stratford High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stratford High School ranks #4 of 13 public schools in Stratford, CT.
School address
District: Stratford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090444000897 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Stratford High School held near 1,131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 90.3 → 80.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 090444000897 · Stratford, CT High · MID · TRAD
1,150 enr · 12.8:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Bunnell High School (982 students)
Stratford High School held near 1,131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 90.3 → 80.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Stratford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Stratford High School
1,150 students
- Bunnell High S
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 Stratford High School reports 1,150 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stratford High School compares
Stratford 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 1% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,150 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,150
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 72% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.6%
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 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.8%
African American 28.1%
White 23.2%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Stratford High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for Stratford School District reports $23,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stratford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunnell 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 | Similar 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stratford 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 (~1,150 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stratford High School
How many students attend Stratford High School?
Stratford High School has 1,150 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stratford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 1,127 (2022-23) → 1,131 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stratford High School is 12.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stratford High School?
35.9% of students at Stratford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stratford High School?
The largest demographic group at Stratford High School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment, in Stratford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stratford High School?
Stratford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Stratford High School rank among public schools in Stratford?
By Resource Investment Index, Stratford High School ranks #4 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 Stratford High School, Stratford School District also operates Bunnell High School (982 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.