Stamford High School

55 Strawberry Hill Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902

www.stamfordhigh.org/

2,048 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Stamford High School, located at 55 Strawberry Hill Avenue in Stamford, Connecticut, is one of the city's three public high schools and serves as a significant hub for secondary education in the region. As a comprehensive high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and various elective pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for its large and multicultural student body, which reflects the diverse demographic makeup of the surrounding Stamford community.

Beyond the classroom, Stamford High School maintains a vibrant extracurricular environment that emphasizes student engagement and school spirit. The institution supports a wide range of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and numerous student-run clubs that cater to various interests, from academic enrichment to community service. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere and providing resources for both academic and personal development, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded learning experience for its students while upholding a tradition of civic involvement and educational achievement.

2,048

Total Students

182.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stamford High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	581
Hispanic	937
Black	381
Asian	92
Two or More	49
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
937 (45.8 %)
White
581 (28.4 %)
Black
381 (18.6 %)
Asian
92 (4.5 %)
Two or More
49 (2.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	Stamford School District
Phone:	(203)977-4223
Website:	http://www.stamfordhigh.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,048
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	182.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	903
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	224

* 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 9 614

Grade 10 585

Grade 11 477

Grade 12 372