Serving 1,108 students in grades 9-12, Orville H. Platt 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 11% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Orville H. Platt High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orville H. Platt High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orville H. Platt High School?
The graduation rate of Orville H. Platt High School is 88%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Orville H. Platt High School?
1,108 students attend Orville H. Platt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Orville H. Platt High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 16% 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 Orville H. Platt High School?
Orville H. Platt High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Orville H. Platt High School offer ?
Orville H. Platt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Orville H. Platt High School part of?
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