Stratford High School

I can't relate to stratford being the only high school in berkeley county to have trailers when the other schools have done away with theirs. I don't like having to walk out there when it rains or is cold like it has been in the morning. Sometimes i wish that i ws back in middle school so that i would have a locker and be indoors.
--Submitted by a student

I am a current student. And well involved in activities. The new princliple is fantastic and talks to students and walks around and into classrooms. In fact he even goes to the football games and stands on the side line with the team. They have set up the school bells so students CANT skip. And there is a wide varity of things for your child to do. They also offer tutoring. I am a Jr and im graduating this yr!
--Submitted by a student

Now being a senior at Stratford High, I must say I have learned quite a lot. However, what I have learned has not been from teachers, administration, or guidance. It has been from my peers, my best friends, my enemies, and my experiences from the school. I have learned about myself and acquired much needed common sense, but I haven't learned anything from our so-called school. Our teachers, with the minor exception of some, do not care what we really learn. They seem to have no appreciation or respect for us, but instead bash us on our 'our society has become worse and worse as the years go by.' Do I really want to arrive at school every morning knowing I am walking into a classroom and will receive no respect? NO. Honestly, I have hated Stratford since the second I was a freshman.
--Submitted by a student

I have had two students graduate from Stratford High. One under the old administration and one under the new administration. Both of my children graduated in the top 3% of thier class and in the top 1% of the country. My eldest child is now in graduate school and recieved a full ride(tuition and living expense). My son has also recieved enough to enter college with a full ride (tuition and living expense). Both recieved offers from the top ranking schools. I have found that most of the parents who complain about this school have problems with thier student not the school. This is a very good school but as in any school you will only get out what you put in. Many parents and students need to step up thier game.
--Submitted by a parent

Outstanding school with a nurturing atmosphere, and an intense focus on academic achievement!
--Submitted by a teacher

Once upon a time (2003-06) Stratford was an excellent school. But under the current administration (2009) this school has suffered tremendously. Most of the teachers are concerned about your child. But there are a lot of them who could are less. Especially if your child struggles. The current principal is an embarrasment and the leadership needs a new face.
--Submitted by a parent

my son has attended here since 9th grade is a junior now. His grades are A's an B's and he has accomplished goals here. Good school, good facualty. Good overall envolvement with community.
--Submitted by a parent

overall i think its a good school.we've put three threw and no problems.
--Submitted by a parent

As a parent of a band student I can assure nonband parents that band or the arts are not high on the schools or Berkeley counties fund list. For my child to be in marching band we have to pay 500.00 a year for their fair share. Most of the money we raise is from fund raiser's and the concession stand during the home football games. Overall the school is better than most in the area. Like all schools it does have it's problems.
--Submitted by a parent

Any high school in this state comes with it's fair share of downfalls. Stratford certainly has issues with funding all the activities it likes to host as well as keeping the interest of both the high-achieving students and the students with disabilities in mind. They could use more funding for sports other than football, the arts programs, AP courses, and special education programs. I enjoyed my time at Stratford, but feel the administration has some issues they need to work through.
--Submitted by a former student