Norwich Technical High School

7 Mahan Drive
Norwich, CT 06360

Rating

Bottom 50%

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Norwich Technical High School serves 679 students in grades 9-12.

Norwich Technical High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Vocational school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 679 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Norwich Technical High School's student population of 679 students has grown by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.

School Type

Vocational school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

679 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

62 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Norwich Technical High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Norwich Technical High School is 0.55, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (CT)

Overall Testing Rank

#673 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

15-19%

39%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

51%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

20%

28%

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Black

13%

White

64%

50%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.55

0.66

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Graduation Rate

≥95%

90%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

42%

36%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Norwich Technical High School's ranking?

Norwich Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What schools are Norwich Technical High School often compared to?

Norwich Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windham Technical High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).

What is the graduation rate of Norwich Technical High School?

The graduation rate of Norwich Technical High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.

How many students attend Norwich Technical High School?

679 students attend Norwich Technical High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

64% of Norwich Technical High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Norwich Technical High School?

Norwich Technical High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.

What grades does Norwich Technical High School offer ?

Norwich Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Norwich Technical High School part of?

Norwich Technical High School is part of Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Vocational school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 679 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education