Serving 780 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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 780 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Platt Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Platt Technical High School's student population of 780 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
780 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
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 less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#807 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
44%
31%
Black
17%
12%
White
33%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Platt Technical High School's ranking?
Platt Technical High School is ranked #807 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Platt Technical High School often compared to?
Platt Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emmett O'brien Technical High School by visitors of our site.
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?
780 students attend Platt Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Platt Technical High School students are Hispanic, 33% 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?
Platt Technical High School is part of Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District.
School Reviews
5 4/10/2012
this is a good highschool and im thinking of coming here
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