Below Average
#807 of 990 schools in CT
Bunnell High School
High School · Stratford School District · Stratford, CT
A Stratford School District high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 Bulldog Boulevard, Stratford, CT 06614
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bunnell High School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bunnell High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,060/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stratford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,656
Median home value
$342,700
Median rent
$1,733/mo
College educated
39.2%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06614; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,131 | Compare → |
| Bullard-havens Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 818 | Compare → |
| Aerospace/hydrospace Engineering and Physical Sciences MagneEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High SchoEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 366 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Stratford School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #4 of 13
- District spending per student
- $23,895NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bunnell High School is listed in Stratford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bunnell High School
Bunnell High School is a public high school in Stratford, CT, part of Stratford School District, serving approximately 1,057 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #807 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bunnell High School
What grades does Bunnell High School serve?
Bunnell High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bunnell High School?
Bunnell High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,057 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bunnell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bunnell High School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bunnell High School rank in CT?
Bunnell High School ranks #807 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Bunnell High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bunnell High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bunnell High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bunnell High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bunnell High School a charter school?
No, Bunnell High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bunnell High School a Title I school?
No, Bunnell High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bunnell High School?
44.3% of students at Bunnell High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 2
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.1%
- Phone
- (203) 385-4250
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 06614)
- 35,538
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 47.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06614; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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