Stratford High School is a public high school located in Stratford, Texas and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It is part of the Stratford Independent School District located in central Sherman County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 137 students in grades 5-8, Stratford J High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stratford J H's attendance zone encompasses the entire Stratford school district, covering approximately 865.5 square miles around Stratford, TX. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 23.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stratford J High School's student population of 137 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
137 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stratford J High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stratford J High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1851 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
69%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Mascot
Elks/lady Elks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stratford J High School's ranking?
Stratford J High School is ranked #1851 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Stratford J High School?
137 students attend Stratford J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Stratford J High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stratford J High School?
Stratford J High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stratford J High School offer ?
Stratford J High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Stratford J High School part of?
Stratford J High School is part of Stratford Independent School District.
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