Platt Technical High School, or Platt Tech, is a technical high school located in Milford, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System. Platt Tech receives students from many nearby towns.
Serving 749 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 749 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Platt Technical High School's student population of 749 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
749 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Platt Technical High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Platt Technical High School 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#820 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Red
School Mascot
Panther
Source: 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 #820 out of 939 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, Eli Whitney Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% 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 88.2%.
How many students attend Platt Technical High School?
749 students attend Platt Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Platt Technical High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 5% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Platt Technical High School part of?
Platt Technical High School is part of Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
this is a good highschool and im thinking of coming here
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