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Stafford High School

High School · Stafford School District · Stafford Springs, CT

A high school in Stafford Springs, CT serving grades 9th – 12th.

145 Orcuttville Rd., Stafford Springs, CT 06076

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
College Readiness5.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation14.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$25,951
Chronic Absenteeism16%

Students at Stafford High School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

36.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Stafford 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$96,944

Median home value

$246,600

Median rent

$1,122/mo

College educated

27.4%

Homeownership

79.1%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
14.1% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
9 boys'·7 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Stafford School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$25,951NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Stafford High School is listed in Stafford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Stafford High School

Stafford High School is a public high school in Stafford Springs, CT, part of Stafford School District, serving approximately 375 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #534 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stafford High School

What grades does Stafford High School serve?

Stafford High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Stafford High School?

Stafford High School has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stafford High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Stafford High School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stafford High School rank in CT?

Stafford High School ranks #534 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Stafford High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Stafford High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Stafford High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stafford High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Stafford High School a charter school?

No, Stafford High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Stafford High School a Title I school?

No, Stafford High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stafford High School?

36.8% of students at Stafford 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
375
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Connecticut Planning Region 1
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.0%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 06076)
11,989
Area average commute
26.7 min
Area median age
45.6
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 06076; 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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