Stafford High School

145 Orcuttville Rd.
Stafford Springs, CT 06076

www.stafford.k12.ct.us

357 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Stafford High School, located in Stafford Springs, Connecticut, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Stafford Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic achievement, personal growth, and college and career readiness. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of post-secondary life and active citizenship.

Beyond its academic offerings, Stafford High School places a strong focus on community engagement and the development of the "whole student." Through a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations, the school encourages students to cultivate leadership skills, teamwork, and school spirit. The district maintains a focus on utilizing modern technology and collaborative teaching practices to ensure that students are equipped with the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving global society.

357

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stafford High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	28
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
306 (86.0%)
Hispanic
28 (7.9%)
Two or More
14 (3.9%)
Black
5 (1.4%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Stafford School District
Phone:	(860)684-4233
Website:	http://www.stafford.k12.ct.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 91

Grade 10 91

Grade 11 92

Grade 12 83