Serving 787 students in grades 9-12, Platt Technical 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Platt Technical 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 Platt Technical High School is 0.67, which is equal to 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Platt Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Platt Technical High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Platt Technical High School?
787 students attend Platt Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Platt Technical High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Platt Technical High School?
Platt Technical High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Platt Technical High School offer ?
Platt Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Platt Technical High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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