Norwich Technical High School
Norwich Technical High School serves 665 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 44%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 58%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Norwich Technical High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Norwich Technical High School's student population of 665 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Vocational school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 665 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 65 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Norwich Technical High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 20-24% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 55-59% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 25% |
| Black | 6% | 13% |
| White | 67% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Connecticut Technical High Sc School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Norwich Technical High School is Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Integrated Day Charter School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Thomas W. Mahan School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Norwich Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School Magnet School
Grades: 11-12 | 67 students
0.2 miles
574 New London Turnpike
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 859-9203 0.2 11-12 67 - Norwich Thomas W. Mahan School Grades: PK-5 | 248 students
0.5 miles
94 Salem Tpke.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4205 0.5 PK-5 248 - Norwich Uncas Network School Grades: K-5 | 264 students
0.6 miles
280 Elizabeth St.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4208 0.6 K-5 264 - Norwich John B. Stanton School Grades: K-5 | 330 students
1.0 miles
386 New London Tpke.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-4207 1.0 K-5 330 - Norwich Integrated Day Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 331 students
1.4 miles
68 Thermos Ave.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 892-1900 1.4 PK-8 331
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