Frank Scott Bunnell High School is an accredited high school in Stratford, Connecticut, United States. The school serves students in grades 9 through 12 as part of Stratford Public Schools. The school mascot is the bulldog, and the school colors are blue, gold and white.
Serving 1,057 students in grades 9-12, Bunnell 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,057 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bunnell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bunnell High School's student population of 1,057 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,057 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Year Founded
1960
Colors
Blue, Grey, Gold
School Rankings
Bunnell High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bunnell High School is 0.70, which is more 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
#684 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
39%
31%
Black
26%
12%
White
30%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
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: "mark The Bulldog"
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bunnell High School's ranking?
Bunnell High School is ranked #684 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Bunnell High School often compared to?
Bunnell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stratford 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 41% CT state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bunnell High School?
The graduation rate of Bunnell High School is 93%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Bunnell High School?
1,057 students attend Bunnell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Bunnell High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 26% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bunnell High School?
Bunnell High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bunnell High School offer ?
Bunnell High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bunnell High School part of?
Bunnell High School is part of Stratford School District.
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