Plainville High School vs. New Britain High School
Should I attend Plainville High School or New Britain High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Plainville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Most improved public schools
New Britain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 655 students in grades 9-12, Plainville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,363 students in grades 9-12, New Britain 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 10% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
655 students
2,363 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
149 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#379 out of 940 schools in CT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#795 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
31%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
179
980
Grade 10 Students
161
592
Grade 11 Students
159
382
Grade 12 Students
156
409
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
20%
63%
% Black
5%
13%
% White
67%
18%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%