Enrollment
1,150
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090444000897
👥 S:T ratio 49
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stratford High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stratford High School
Stratford High School is a large high school in Stratford, Connecticut, enrolling 1,150 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.9% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,150 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 58 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #49, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 230 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Stratford's high schools, it stands alongside Bunnell High School (982 students): Stratford High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.8:1 vs 11.6:1).
Stratford School District also operates Bunnell High School (982 students) and Second Hill Lane School (610 students) alongside Stratford 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 Stratford High School compares
Stratford 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,040
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stratford School District, which includes Stratford High School.
$22,040
Per student
-8%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.8%
State 28.1%
Federal 9.1%
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 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
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
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 (~1,150 students)
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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.
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 44/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Stratford High School a good school?
Stratford High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut. 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 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.
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