Bunnell High School

1 Bulldog Boulevard
Stratford, CT 06614
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Bunnell High School serves 1,061 students in grades 9-12.
Bunnell High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,061 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 97% (Top 20% in CT)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Bunnell High School's student population of 1,061 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,061 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
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School Rankings

Bunnell High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bunnell High School is 0.70, 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)
Overall Testing Rank
#707 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
35%
29%
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Black
25%
13%
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White
35%
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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Diversity Score
0.70
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Graduation Rate
97%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Bunnell High School's ranking?
Bunnell High School is ranked #707 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bunnell High School?
The graduation rate of Bunnell High School is 97%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bunnell High School?
1,061 students attend Bunnell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Bunnell High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 25% 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 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bunnell High School offer ?
Bunnell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bunnell High School part of?
Bunnell High School is part of Stratford School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,061 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 97% (Top 20%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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