Putnam High School

152 Woodstock Ave.
Putnam, CT 06260
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 247 students in grades 9-12, Putnam 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Putnam High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

Putnam High School's student population of 247 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Putnam High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Putnam High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
#474 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-39%
39%
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50-59%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
16%
29%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
77%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
This chart display the diversity score of Putnam High School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Putnam High School's ranking?
Putnam High School is ranked #474 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Putnam High School often compared to?
Putnam High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Killingly High School, H. H. Ellis Technical High School, The Woodstock Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Putnam High School?
The graduation rate of Putnam High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Putnam High School?
247 students attend Putnam High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Putnam High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Putnam High School?
Putnam High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Putnam High School offer ?
Putnam High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Putnam High School part of?
Putnam High School is part of Putnam School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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