Very Good
#354 of 990 schools in CT
Top 36% in state
P-tech Norwalk
High School · Norwalk School District · Norwalk, CT
A high school in Norwalk, CT where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
23 Calvin Murphy Drive, Norwalk, CT 06851
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at P-tech Norwalk score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 50% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where P-tech Norwalk sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,589/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norwalk), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,978
Median home value
$565,100
Median rent
$2,009/mo
College educated
44%
Homeownership
60.1%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06851; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,547 | Compare → |
| Pierrepont SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| Brien Mcmahon High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 1,766 | Compare → |
| Center for Global StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 9–12 | 3.4 mi | 284 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Norwalk School District
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #4 of 22
- District spending per student
- $26,673NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
P-tech Norwalk is listed in Norwalk School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About P-tech Norwalk
P-tech Norwalk is a public high school in Norwalk, CT, part of Norwalk School District, serving approximately 380 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #354 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about P-tech Norwalk
What grades does P-tech Norwalk serve?
P-tech Norwalk serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend P-tech Norwalk?
P-tech Norwalk has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at P-tech Norwalk?
The student-teacher ratio at P-tech Norwalk is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does P-tech Norwalk rank in CT?
P-tech Norwalk ranks #354 of 990 schools in CT.
What is P-tech Norwalk's MySchoolScout rating?
P-tech Norwalk has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at P-tech Norwalk?
Based on loaded state assessment records, P-tech Norwalk has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is P-tech Norwalk a charter school?
No, P-tech Norwalk is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is P-tech Norwalk a Title I school?
No, P-tech Norwalk is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for P-tech Norwalk?
50.3% of students at P-tech Norwalk qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 380
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 9
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (203) 838-4481
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 06851)
- 28,591
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06851; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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