Stamford High School

55 Strawberry Hill Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,972 students in grades 9-12, Stamford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,972 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Stamford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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School Overview

Stamford High School's student population of 1,972 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 138 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,972 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
138 teachers
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School Rankings

Stamford High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stamford High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
#488 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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31%
39%
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56%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
43%
29%
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Black
20%
13%
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White
30%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
This chart display the diversity score of Stamford High School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
86%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stamford High School's ranking?
Stamford High School is ranked #488 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Stamford High School often compared to?
Stamford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westhill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stamford High School?
The graduation rate of Stamford High School is 86%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Stamford High School?
1,972 students attend Stamford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Stamford High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stamford High School?
Stamford High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Stamford High School offer ?
Stamford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stamford High School part of?
Stamford High School is part of Stamford School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,972 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 86% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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