Stamford High School in Stamford, CT

At a glance

Reported students

2,102

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

149.1

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Connecticut high enrollment

98th percentile

Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

577

Stamford High School: 2,102 reported students.

State peer staffing position

85th percentile

14.1:1 reported; state peer median 11.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,972
Teachers (FTE): 146.3
Student–teacher ratio: 13.5:1

What the reported data says about Stamford High School

Stamford High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Stamford. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Stamford School District. NCES reports 2,102 students for 2024–25.

Among 209 high schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 650 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, above the Connecticut median of 11.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (49.6%) and White (24.3%). English learners represent 16.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Stamford High School

1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 149.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 10 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 16.2%
Students with disabilities: 13.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 53.6%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 10
Nurses (FTE): 2
Psychologists (FTE): 3
Social workers (FTE): 3.4

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White24.3%
Hispanic49.6%
Black18.7%
Asian4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial2.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

16 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Westhill High School

High · Grades 09–12

2,224 reported students

The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering

High · Grades 09–12

658 reported students

Strawberry Hill an ext. of Rogers International

Elementary · Grades KG–08

799 reported students

Rogers International School

Elementary · Grades KG–08

780 reported students

Rippowam Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

704 reported students

Davenport Ridge School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

673 reported students

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Public schools near Stamford High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
J. M. Wright Technical High School High · Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	09–12	494	0.7 mi
The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering High · Stamford School District	09–12	658	1.7 mi
Westhill High School High · Stamford School District	09–12	2,224	2.7 mi
Darien High School High · Darien School District	09–12	1,382	2.7 mi
Greenwich High School High · Greenwich School District	09–12	2,620	4.5 mi
New Canaan High School High · New Canaan School District	09–12	1,257	5.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Stamford High School

What grades does Stamford High School serve?

Stamford High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Stamford School District.

How many students attend Stamford High School?

Stamford High School reported 2,102 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 209 Connecticut high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,972 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Stamford High School?

The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 2,102 students and 149.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 11.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Stamford High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Stamford High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Stamford School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Stamford High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

53.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Stamford High School in?

Stamford High School is part of Stamford School District, based in Stamford, CT, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Stamford High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include J. M. Wright Technical High School (0.7 mi), The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering (1.7 mi), Westhill High School (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.