Stamford Academy 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 58%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
152 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)1%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)43%
25%
Black
(19-20)46%
13%
White
(19-20)6%
53%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)4%
4%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)45-49%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
69%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Stamford Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% CT state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stamford Academy?
The graduation rate of Stamford Academy is 45-49%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Stamford Academy?
152 students attend Stamford Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Stamford Academy students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Stamford Academy offer ?
Stamford Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Stamford Academy part of?
Stamford Academy is part of Stamford Academy School District.
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