How many students attend Bunnell High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,057 students attended Bunnell High School.

What is the racial makeup of Bunnell High School?

Students at Bunnell High School are 38% Hispanic, 30% White, 26% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Bunnell High School?

Bunnell High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Chapel School Elementary : Eli Whitney School Elementary : Franklin School Elementary : Second Hill Lane School Middle : Harry B. Flood Middle School

Bunnell High School

Summary:

Bunnell High School is a public high school in Stratford, Connecticut, serving 1,042 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Stratford School District, which is ranked 129 out of 151 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bunnell High School has a diverse student population, with 30.81% White, 27.26% African American, and 35.99% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, only 23.4% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT/Math, compared to the state average of 34.1%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with The Bridge Academy and Trumbull High School outperforming Bunnell High School in many areas.

Bunnell High School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 68th out of 132 Connecticut high schools in 2015-2016 to 95th out of 142 in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school's performance may be declining relative to other high schools in the state. Additionally, the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Bunnell High School, ranging from 38.29% to 43.74% over the past three school years, indicates that the school serves a relatively disadvantaged population, which may contribute to its lower academic performance compared to more affluent schools in the area.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1 Bulldog Boulevard
Stratford, CT 06614

(203) 385-4250

District: Stratford School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,288

Feeder schools for Bunnell High School:

Elementary:	Chapel School
	Eli Whitney School
	Franklin School
	Second Hill Lane School
Middle:	Harry B. Flood Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 1,057

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

38.4%

White:

29.7%

African American:

26.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bunnell High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.82. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bunnell High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Bunnell High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (38.4%), White (29.7%), African American (26.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bunnell High School is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Bunnell High School employs 81.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bunnell High School is $20,288.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bunnell High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Stratford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Stratford School District 140^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bunnell High School

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Rank History for all students at Bunnell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	62.61	98^th	176	44.3%
2008	60.28	100^th	176	43.2%
2009	60.20	96^th	176	45.5%
2010	59.46	106^th	186	43.0%
2011	62.77	97^th	189	48.7%
2012	61.37	101^st	188	46.3%
2013	59.09	107^th	193	44.6%
2015	64.77	72^nd	196	63.3%
2016	46.37	68^th	132	48.5%
2017	41.15	77^th	140	45.0%
2018	33.16	85^th	121	29.8%
2019	38.25	80^th	121	33.9%
2021	25.25	147^th	200	26.5%
2023	27.82	95^th	142	33.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bunnell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.95	126^th	175	28.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bunnell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	32.46	105^th	155	32.3%
2022	35.97	38^th	63	39.7%
2023	50.99	23^rd	70	67.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Bunnell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	32.75	66^th	84	21.4%
2021	25.07	139^th	189	26.5%
2022	23.25	76^th	106	28.3%
2023	22.67	77^th	103	25.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Bunnell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	43.49	31^st	57	45.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Bunnell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	26.51	70^th	80	12.5%
2021	22.50	143^rd	182	21.4%
2022	18.40	80^th	102	21.6%
2023	22.66	69^th	100	31.0%
2024	14.71	89^th	100	11.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Bunnell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	35.80	38^th	58	34.5%
2022	39.22	17^th	25	32.0%
2023	68.18	4^th	25	84.0%
2024	65.35	3^rd	24	87.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bunnell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	25.42	82^nd	104	21.2%
2022	39.20	32^nd	59	45.8%
2023	50.00	23^rd	63	63.5%

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Rank History for White students at Bunnell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	22.70	91^st	105	13.3%
2019	26.25	95^th	113	15.9%
2021	30.08	115^th	155	25.8%
2023	20.67	95^th	116	18.1%
2024	5.65	113^th	116	2.6%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bunnell High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	882	15	3	7	1	n/a	n/a	908
1989	833	11	9	13	1	n/a	n/a	867
1990	810	10	12	14	1	n/a	n/a	847
1991	816	9	12	20	2	n/a	n/a	859
1992	815	14	14	17	1	n/a	n/a	861
1993	831	14	15	16	1	n/a	n/a	877
1994	816	19	14	24	3	n/a	n/a	876
1995	821	57	23	44	1	n/a	n/a	946
1996	821	57	23	44	1	n/a	n/a	946
1997	804	54	14	47	1	n/a	n/a	920
1998	806	75	18	56	1	n/a	n/a	956
1999	812	92	24	71	4	n/a	n/a	1003
2000	860	126	26	73	4	n/a	n/a	1089
2001	916	151	36	88	5	n/a	n/a	1196
2002	939	200	28	101	3	n/a	n/a	1271
2003	939	200	28	101	3	n/a	n/a	1271
2004	975	225	33	116	3	n/a	n/a	1352
2005	955	243	29	136	2	n/a	n/a	1365
2006	767	191	23	119	2	n/a	n/a	1102
2007	961	255	47	181	4	n/a	n/a	1448
2008	882	259	37	205	4	n/a	n/a	1387
2009	791	257	33	224	7	n/a	n/a	1312
2010	708	266	33	232	8	n/a	n/a	1247
2011	665	259	29	268	15	0	0	1236
2012	611	241	23	255	6	1	24	1161
2013	609	239	33	297	5	1	26	1210
2014	576	217	29	298	3	1	30	1154
2015	504	217	34	276	3	2	24	1060
2016	492	227	34	269	2	0	23	1047
2017	458	237	31	271	1	1	20	1019
2018	433	266	36	284	1	1	24	1045
2019	444	256	29	296	0	0	21	1046
2020	413	248	33	299	1	0	18	1012
2021	393	237	32	330	0	0	30	1022
2022	371	263	29	369	0	3	26	1061
2023	321	284	28	375	1	2	31	1042
2024	314	279	24	406	1	1	32	1057

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bunnell High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	908	69.0	13.1	n/a
1989	867	70.0	12.3	n/a
1990	847	70.3	12.0	n/a
1991	859	67.0	12.8	n/a
1992	861	65.6	13.1	1.4
1993	877	57.7	15.2	0.1
1994	876	57.1	15.3	2.6
1995	946	62.1	15.2	6.3
1996	946	62.1	15.2	6.3
1997	920	63.4	14.5	4.2
1998	956	64.7	14.8	4.1
1999	1003	69.2	14.5	7.5
2000	1089	70.1	15.5	9.2
2001	1196	79.9	15.0	n/a
2002	1271	87.2	14.6	16.3
2003	1271	87.2	14.6	16.3
2004	1352	86.2	15.7	17.3
2005	1365	79.6	17.1	n/a
2006	1102	80.3	13.7	28.9
2007	1448	80.3	18.0	16.9
2008	1387	85.8	16.2	17.4
2009	1312	92.2	15.7	15.2
2010	1247	81.4	15.3	17.4
2011	1236	79.5	15.5	28.9
2012	1161	77.0	15.0	34
2013	1210	79.6	15.2	34.1
2014	1154	76.6	15.0	38
2015	1060	75.0	14.1	39.6
2016	1047	73.0	14.3	40.1
2017	1019	79.1	12.8	39.8
2018	1045	80.0	13.0	42.6
2019	1046	79.8	13.0	46.7
2020	1012	83.8	12.0	45.4
2021	1022	79.3	12.8	43.7
2022	1061	78.3	13.5	43.2
2023	1042	85.9	12.1	38.3
2024	1057	81.5	12.9	44.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bunnell High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	908	69.0	13.1	n/a
1989	867	70.0	12.3	n/a
1990	847	70.3	12.0	n/a
1991	859	67.0	12.8	n/a
1992	861	65.6	13.1	1.4
1993	877	57.7	15.2	0.1
1994	876	57.1	15.3	2.6
1995	946	62.1	15.2	6.3
1996	946	62.1	15.2	6.3
1997	920	63.4	14.5	4.2
1998	956	64.7	14.8	4.1
1999	1003	69.2	14.5	7.5
2000	1089	70.1	15.5	9.2
2001	1196	79.9	15.0	n/a
2002	1271	87.2	14.6	16.3
2003	1271	87.2	14.6	16.3
2004	1352	86.2	15.7	17.3
2005	1365	79.6	17.1	n/a
2006	1102	80.3	13.7	28.9
2007	1448	80.3	18.0	16.9
2008	1387	85.8	16.2	17.4
2009	1312	92.2	15.7	15.2
2010	1247	81.4	15.3	17.4
2011	1236	79.5	15.5	28.9
2012	1161	77.0	15.0	34
2013	1210	79.6	15.2	34.1
2014	1154	76.6	15.0	38
2015	1060	75.0	14.1	39.6
2016	1047	73.0	14.3	40.1
2017	1019	79.1	12.8	39.8
2018	1045	80.0	13.0	42.6
2019	1046	79.8	13.0	46.7
2020	1012	83.8	12.0	45.4
2021	1022	79.3	12.8	43.7
2022	1061	78.3	13.5	43.2
2023	1042	85.9	12.1	38.3
2024	1057	81.5	12.9	44.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bunnell High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,149
2019	$17,750
2020	$18,222
2021	$19,630
2022	$19,383
2023	$20,288

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bunnell High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 80^th of 121 High schools	Ranks 95^th of 142 High schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Math (Bunnell High School)	29.3	23.4	5.9%
11th Grade Math (Stratford School District)	24.9	24.5	0.4%
11th Grade Math (Connecticut)	40.6	34.1	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1046	1042	0.4%
African American	256	284	10.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	29	28	3.4%
Hispanic	296	375	26.7%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	444	321	27.7%
Two or More Races	21	31	47.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.7%	38.3%	8.5%

Schools Near Bunnell High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)		SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Math (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)	SBAC Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 8th Grade	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Bunnell High School	Public	9-12	1 Bulldog Boulevard	Stratford	06614	Fairfield County	Stratford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 385-4250	1,057	82	12.9	44.3%	314 (29.7%)	279 (26.4%)	406 (38.4%)	24 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (3.0%)								(n/a)		34.7						$20,288
Stratford High School	Public	9-12	245 King Street	Stratford	06615	Fairfield County	Stratford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 385-4230	1,131	81	13.9	45.3%	304 (26.9%)	317 (28.0%)	449 (39.7%)	23 (2.0%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	28 (2.5%)								(n/a)		33.1						$20,170
Bullard-Havens Technical High School	Public	9-12	500 Palisade Ave.	Bridgeport	06610	Fairfield County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 579-6333	818	75	10.9	66.0%	20 (2.4%)	211 (25.8%)	551 (67.4%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.7%)	9.3	131^st of 145 public high schools	9.7%		11.6	124^th of 142 public high schools	12.7%	7		21.1	22.6	3.0				$27,417
Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	840 Old Town Road	Bridgeport	06606	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	Yes	No	No	(203) 275-3372	404	30	13.6	67.8%	67 (16.6%)	91 (22.5%)	208 (51.5%)	25 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)	22	110^th of 145 public high schools	24.1%		24.5	101^st of 142 public high schools	28.9%	9		25.7	43.1	11.9				$16,992
Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	840 Old Town Road	Bridgeport	06606	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	Yes	No	No	(203) 275-3413	366	28	13.0	75.1%	44 (12.0%)	96 (26.2%)	188 (51.4%)	24 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.3%)	19.4	114^th of 145 public high schools	21.4%		29.4	93^rd of 142 public high schools	34.5%	21		26.0	41.3	7.7				$16,373
Aerospace/Hydrospace Engineering and Physical Sciences Magne	Public, Magnet	9-12	840 Old Town Road	Bridgeport	06606	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	Yes	No	No	(203) 275-3343	330	26	12.9	70.3%	50 (15.2%)	79 (23.9%)	175 (53.0%)	12 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.2%)								(n/a)			40.8					$18,457
Warren Harding High School	Public	9-12	379 Bond St	Bridgeport	06610	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 275-2751	1,201	68	17.5	86.7%	53 (4.4%)	410 (34.1%)	707 (58.9%)	9 (0.7%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (1.4%)	5.3	141^st of 145 public high schools	2.8%		5.4	138^th of 142 public high schools	2.8%	3		11.4	17.2					$16,782
Jonathan Law High School	Public	9-12	20 Lansdale Ave.	Milford	06460	New Haven County	Milford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 783-3574	829	73	11.3	33.1%	501 (60.4%)	61 (7.4%)	136 (16.4%)	107 (12.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.3%)								(n/a)		46.9						$23,258
The Bridge Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	160 Pulaski Street	Bridgeport	06608	Fairfield County	The Bridge Academy District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(203) 336-9999	281	17	16.9	86.1%	2 (0.7%)	139 (49.5%)	129 (45.9%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.1%)								(n/a)	15.6	17.1			30.6	24.5	40.0	$16,552
Trumbull High School	Public	9-12	72 Strobel Rd.	Trumbull	06611	Fairfield County	Trumbull School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 452-4555	2,155	146	14.7	18.6%	1,345 (62.4%)	155 (7.2%)	394 (18.3%)	207 (9.6%)	4 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	45 (2.1%)	88	15^th of 145 public high schools	89.7%		89.8	14^th of 142 public high schools	90.1%	1		73.4	73.8	54.3				$19,735

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