Stratford Academy maintains a strong focus in the areas of Literacy, Mathematics and Science. Admission to Stratford Academy must be made through formal application. To better serve students during this period in their lives, exemplary middle schools divide the student population into smaller groups of students who remain with the same teachers and counselors throughout the year. Teams of teachers regularly meet to discuss student achievement, plan units of instruction that integrate several disciplines, and increase parental contact. Teachers control the schedule within the teams and determine both remedial, extension and enrichment programs for students.
Teams exist for academic and elective content areas.
The Milford Alternative program provides a setting for high school students who need a more personal and hands-on approach to learning. Students from the Stratford Public schools join students from the Milford Public Schools and participate in community service and career related activities. The Stratford Preschool Program Team provides services to identified disabled children, ages 3 to 5, and their families with a variety of interventions to promote development and enhance skills necessary for the child's successful educational functioning. Included in these services are diagnosis, identification, and planning for educational disabilities, coordination with community agencies, direct and indirect educational and therapeutic services, and family support and consultation. Students attend classes from 2-5 PM Tuesday through Friday.