P-tech Norwalk

23 Calvin Murphy Drive
Norwalk, CT 06851
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 380 students in grades 9-12, P-tech Norwalk ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

P-tech Norwalk ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

P-tech Norwalk's student population of 380 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 73% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

School Rankings

P-tech Norwalk ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P-tech Norwalk 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.
This School
State Level (CT)
#429 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
35-39%
40%
60-64%
50%
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
50%
31%
Black
17%
12%
White
22%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is P-tech Norwalk's ranking?
P-tech Norwalk is ranked #429 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of P-tech Norwalk?
The graduation rate of P-tech Norwalk is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend P-tech Norwalk?
380 students attend P-tech Norwalk.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of P-tech Norwalk students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P-tech Norwalk?
P-tech Norwalk has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does P-tech Norwalk offer ?
P-tech Norwalk offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P-tech Norwalk part of?
P-tech Norwalk is part of Norwalk School District.

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5   9/9/2022
nice school.
- Posted by Parent - Flor Torres

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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