Stamford High School is a high school, founded in 1873, in Stamford, Connecticut. It is one of three public high schools in the Stamford Public Schools district, along with Westhill High School and Academy of Information Technology and Engineering.
Serving 2,102 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 28% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% 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: 2,102 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stamford High School serves the southeast part of Stamford, CT, covering an area of approximately 13.6 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles to the zone's edge and some residing as far as 6.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stamford High School's student population of 2,102 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 149 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,102 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
149 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1874
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stamford 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 Stamford High School is 0.66, which is less 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
#605 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
50%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
77%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Orange and Black
School Mascot
Black Knight
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stamford High School's ranking?
Stamford High School is ranked #605 out of 939 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stamford High School?
The graduation rate of Stamford High School is 77%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 88.2%.
How many students attend Stamford High School?
2,102 students attend Stamford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Stamford High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Stamford High School part of?
Stamford High School is part of Stamford School District.
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