Frank Scott Bunnell High School is an accredited high school in Stratford, Connecticut, United States. The school serves students in grades 9 through 12 as part of Stratford Public Schools. The school mascot is the bulldog, and the school colors are blue, gold and white.
Serving 982 students in grades 9-12, Bunnell 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 23% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 982 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bunnell High School serves the northern part of Stratford, CT, covering an area of approximately 9.5 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of about 5 to 10 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 1.8 miles and the furthest edge located 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bunnell High School's student population of 982 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
982 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bunnell High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bunnell High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#684 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.9%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Grey, Gold
School Mascot
"mark The Bulldog"
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bunnell High School's ranking?
Bunnell High School is ranked #684 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Bunnell High School often compared to?
Bunnell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stratford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bunnell High School?
The graduation rate of Bunnell High School is 93%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 88.2%.
How many students attend Bunnell High School?
982 students attend Bunnell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Bunnell High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 27% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bunnell High School?
Bunnell High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bunnell High School offer ?
Bunnell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bunnell High School part of?
Bunnell High School is part of Stratford School District.
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