Putnam High School vs. H. H. Ellis Technical High School
Should I attend Putnam High School or H. H. Ellis Technical 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
School
Top Rankings
Putnam High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
H. H. Ellis Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 247 students in grades 9-12, Putnam 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 693 students in grades 9-12, H. H. Ellis 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Vocational
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
247 students
693 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
69% | 31%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#474 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#711 out of 940 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
69
192
Grade 10 Students
53
169
Grade 11 Students
71
172
Grade 12 Students
54
160
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
16%
9%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
77%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.25
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
