Serving 394 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
P-tech Norwalk's student population of 394 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 69% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#429 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
47%
29%
Black
19%
13%
White
26%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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?
394 students attend P-tech Norwalk.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of P-tech Norwalk students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P-tech Norwalk part of?
P-tech Norwalk is part of Norwalk School District.
School Reviews
5 9/9/2022
nice school.
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