Platt Technical High School

600 Orange Ave.
Milford, CT 06461
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 806 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 806 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

Platt Technical High School's student population of 806 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
806 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
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School Rankings

Platt Technical 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 Platt Technical High School is 0.66, which is equal to 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)
#755 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Platt Technical High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30-34%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Platt Technical High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
43%
29%
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Black
16%
13%
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White
36%
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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0.66
This chart display the diversity score of Platt Technical High School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart display graduation rate of Platt Technical High School and public school graduation rate of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Platt Technical High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Platt Technical High School's ranking?
Platt Technical High School is ranked #755 out of 940 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% 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 90%.
How many students attend Platt Technical High School?
806 students attend Platt Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Platt Technical High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 4% 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 12:1, which is equal to 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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5   4/10/2012
this is a good highschool and im thinking of coming here
- Posted by Student/Alumni - songc

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 806 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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