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Stratford High School vs. Bunnell High School

Should I attend Stratford High School or Bunnell High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Stratford High School
245 King Street
Stratford, CT 06615
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Bunnell High School
1 Bulldog Boulevard
Stratford, CT 06614
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,067 students in grades 9-12, Stratford 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 19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 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 and Black).
Serving 1,061 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 18% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower 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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,067 students
1,061 students
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% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
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Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
78 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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Test Scores

#642 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
#707 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
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19%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
18%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Stratford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bunnell High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
46%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
39%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Stratford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bunnell High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
97%
(Top 20% in CT)
97%
(Top 20% in CT)
This chart display graduation rate of Stratford High School and public school graduation rate of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display graduation rate of Bunnell High School and public school graduation rate of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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This chart display the students of Bunnell High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
319
259
Grade 10 Students
259
287
Grade 11 Students
250
241
Grade 12 Students
239
274

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
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% Hispanic
36%
35%
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This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Bunnell High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
28%
25%
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This chart display the percentage of Black students in Bunnell High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% White
30%
35%
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This chart display the percentage of White students in Bunnell High School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
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0.71
0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Stratford High School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart display the diversity score of Bunnell High School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
35%
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This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bunnell High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Stratford High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bunnell High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
 
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