Stratford High School

www.stratfordk12.org/o/shs

1,150 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Stratford High School, located at 45 North Parade in Stratford, Connecticut, serves as a cornerstone of the local public school district. As a traditional high school, it offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by balancing core academic requirements with a variety of elective courses, helping students develop critical thinking skills and content knowledge across multiple disciplines.

Beyond the classroom, Stratford High School fosters a vibrant school culture through a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including varsity athletics, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs. These programs are intended to promote leadership, teamwork, and community engagement, allowing students to pursue their individual interests and talents. By maintaining strong connections to the surrounding Stratford community, the school aims to support the holistic development of its students while upholding a tradition of academic commitment and school spirit.

1,150

Total Students

83.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stratford High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	266
Hispanic	503
Black	323
Asian	23
Two or More	29
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
503 (43.8%)
Black
323 (28.1%)
White
266 (23.2%)
Two or More
29 (2.5%)
Asian
23 (2.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Stratford School District
Phone:	(203)385-4230
Website:	http://www.stratfordk12.org/o/shs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,150
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	466
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	126

* 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 9 289

Grade 10 271

Grade 11 301

Grade 12 289