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#914 of 990 schools in CT

Stratford High School

High School · Stratford School District · Stratford, CT

A high school in Stratford, CT where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

245 King Street, Stratford, CT 06615

  • Math 16% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 40% proficient (2022)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation17.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$23,895
Chronic Absenteeism48.7%

Students at Stratford High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency16%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
21%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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

45.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Stratford 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 87Very Walkable
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • 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

$80,707

Median home value

$348,800

Median rent

$1,515/mo

College educated

33.8%

Homeownership

68.9%

Poverty rate

10.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06615; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
17.1% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
10 boys'·11 girls'·32 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Aspire Living and Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7private2–121.3 mi69Compare →
Bullard-havens Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.19–121.6 mi818Compare →
Warren Harding High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.19–121.8 mi1,201Compare →
Bunnell High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.59–122.0 mi1,057Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Stratford School District

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#9 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

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

About Stratford High School

Stratford High School is a public high school in Stratford, CT, part of Stratford School District, serving approximately 1,131 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #914 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stratford High School

What grades does Stratford High School serve?

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

How many students attend Stratford High School?

Stratford High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,131 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Stratford High School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stratford High School rank in CT?

Stratford High School ranks #914 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Stratford High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Stratford High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Stratford High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stratford High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Stratford High School a charter school?

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

Is Stratford High School a Title I school?

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

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

45.3% of students at Stratford 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
1,131
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
80
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 2
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.7%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 06615)
16,865
Area average commute
28.8 min
Area median age
45
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 06615; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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