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 Help


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 Help
Number of students:  1,057

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
38.4%
White:
29.7%
African American:
26.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bunnell High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.82. (See more...)
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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.
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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
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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...)
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Compare Details 44.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bunnell High School is 12.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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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 140th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2007 62.61 98th 176 44.3%
2008 60.28 100th 176 43.2%
2009 60.20 96th 176 45.5%
2010 59.46 106th 186 43.0%
2011 62.77 97th 189 48.7%
2012 61.37 101st 188 46.3%
2013 59.09 107th 193 44.6%
2015 64.77 72nd 196 63.3%
2016 46.37 68th 132 48.5%
2017 41.15 77th 140 45.0%
2018 33.16 85th 121 29.8%
2019 38.25 80th 121 33.9%
2021 25.25 147th 200 26.5%
2023 27.82 95th 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 126th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.46 105th 155 32.3%
2022 35.97 38th 63 39.7%
2023 50.99 23rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.75 66th 84 21.4%
2021 25.07 139th 189 26.5%
2022 23.25 76th 106 28.3%
2023 22.67 77th 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 31st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.51 70th 80 12.5%
2021 22.50 143rd 182 21.4%
2022 18.40 80th 102 21.6%
2023 22.66 69th 100 31.0%
2024 14.71 89th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.80 38th 58 34.5%
2022 39.22 17th 25 32.0%
2023 68.18 4th 25 84.0%
2024 65.35 3rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.42 82nd 104 21.2%
2022 39.20 32nd 59 45.8%
2023 50.00 23rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.70 91st 105 13.3%
2019 26.25 95th 113 15.9%
2021 30.08 115th 155 25.8%
2023 20.67 95th 116 18.1%
2024 5.65 113th 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.

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

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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 Not Specified Total
1988 882 15 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 908
1989 833 11 9 13 1 n/a n/a 0 867
1990 810 10 12 14 1 n/a n/a 0 847
1991 816 9 12 20 2 n/a n/a 0 859
1992 815 14 14 17 1 n/a n/a 0 861
1993 831 14 15 16 1 n/a n/a 0 877
1994 816 19 14 24 3 n/a n/a 0 876
1995 821 57 23 44 1 n/a n/a 0 946
1996 821 57 23 44 1 n/a n/a 0 946
1997 804 54 14 47 1 n/a n/a 0 920
1998 806 75 18 56 1 n/a n/a 0 956
1999 812 92 24 71 4 n/a n/a 0 1003
2000 860 126 26 73 4 n/a n/a 0 1089
2001 916 151 36 88 5 n/a n/a 0 1196
2002 939 200 28 101 3 n/a n/a 0 1271
2003 939 200 28 101 3 n/a n/a 0 1271
2004 975 225 33 116 3 n/a n/a 0 1352
2005 955 243 29 136 2 n/a n/a 0 1365
2006 767 191 23 119 2 n/a n/a 0 1102
2007 961 255 47 181 4 n/a n/a 0 1448
2008 882 259 37 205 4 n/a n/a 0 1387
2009 791 257 33 224 7 n/a n/a 0 1312
2010 708 266 33 232 8 n/a n/a 0 1247
2011 665 259 29 268 15 0 0 0 1236
2012 611 241 23 255 6 1 24 0 1161
2013 609 239 33 297 5 1 26 0 1210
2014 576 217 29 298 3 1 30 0 1154
2015 504 217 34 276 3 2 24 0 1060
2016 492 227 34 269 2 0 23 0 1047
2017 458 237 31 271 1 1 20 0 1019
2018 433 266 36 284 1 1 24 0 1045
2019 444 256 29 296 0 0 21 0 1046
2020 413 248 33 299 1 0 18 0 1012
2021 393 237 32 330 0 0 30 0 1022
2022 371 263 29 369 0 3 26 0 1061
2023 321 284 28 375 1 2 31 0 1042
2024 314 279 24 406 1 1 32 0 1057

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

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

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YearTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 80th of 121 High schoolsRanks 95th 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)29.323.4
 5.9%
   11th Grade Math (Stratford School District)24.924.5
 0.4%
   11th Grade Math (Connecticut)40.634.1
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10461042
 0.4%
African American256284
 10.9%
American Indian01
Asian2928
 3.4%
Hispanic296375
 26.7%
Pacific Islander02
White444321
 27.7%
Two or More Races2131
 47.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.7%38.3%
 8.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about 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

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

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

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