Stratford High School

245 King
Stratford, CT 06615

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Tel: (203) 385-4230

www.stratfordk12.org

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Stratford High School serves 1,051 students in grades 9-12.

Stratford 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 19% (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 46% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 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 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,051 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 50% in CT)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Stratford High School's student population of 1,051 students has grown by 14% 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

1,051 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

78 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Stratford 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 Stratford High School is 0.71, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CT)

Overall Testing Rank

#642 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Stratford High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

19%

39%

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.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

46%

51%

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.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Stratford High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

33%

28%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Stratford High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

26%

13%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Stratford High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

35%

50%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Stratford High School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.71

0.66

This chart display the diversity score of Stratford High School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

95%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of Stratford High School and public school graduation rate of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

39%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Stratford High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Stratford School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stratford High School's ranking?

Stratford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What schools are Stratford High School often compared to?

Stratford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bunnell High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).

What is the graduation rate of Stratford High School?

The graduation rate of Stratford High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.

How many students attend Stratford High School?

1,051 students attend Stratford High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

35% of Stratford High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Stratford High School?

Stratford High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Stratford High School offer ?

Stratford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Stratford High School part of?

Stratford High School is part of Stratford School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,051 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education