Stamford High School is a high school, founded in 1873, in Stamford, Connecticut. It is one of three public high schools in the Stamford Public Schools district, along with Westhill High School and Academy of Information Technology and Engineering.
Serving 2,121 students in grades 9-12, Stamford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,121 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stamford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Stamford High School's student population of 2,121 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 161 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,121 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
161 teachers
Year Founded
1874
Colors
Black, Orange
School Rankings
Stamford High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stamford High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#637 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
46%
31%
Black
19%
12%
White
29%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Black Knight
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stamford High School's ranking?
Stamford High School is ranked #637 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Stamford High School often compared to?
Stamford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westhill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stamford High School?
The graduation rate of Stamford High School is 82%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Stamford High School?
2,121 students attend Stamford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Stamford High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stamford High School?
Stamford High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Stamford High School offer ?
Stamford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Stamford High School part of?
Stamford High School is part of Stamford School District.
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