Bunnell High School

www.stratfordk12.org/o/bhs

1,042 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bunnell High School, located in Stratford, Connecticut, serves as one of the two major public high schools in the town, operating under the Stratford Public Schools district. The school is known for its strong emphasis on fostering a community-oriented environment, characterized by its school mascot, the Bulldog, and a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous academics, extracurricular activities, and character development.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education, and a variety of elective programs designed to cater to diverse student interests and talents. Beyond the classroom, Bunnell maintains an active culture centered on student involvement, featuring a wide array of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and academic clubs. By prioritizing both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, Bunnell High School aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens who are equipped to contribute meaningfully to their community.

1,042

Total Students

85.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bunnell High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	321
Hispanic	375
Black	284
Asian	28
Two or More	31
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
375 (36.0 %)
White
321 (30.8 %)
Black
284 (27.3 %)
Two or More
31 (3.0 %)
Asian
28 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
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)385-4250
Website:	http://www.stratfordk12.org/o/bhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,042
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	373
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	85

* 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 9 245

Grade 10 263

Grade 11 297

Grade 12 237