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#693 of 990 schools in CT

Platt Technical High School

High School · Connecticut Technical Education and Career System · Milford, CT

A Connecticut Technical Education and Career System high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.

600 Orange Ave., Milford, CT 06461

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.1Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-6.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-25.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$28,755
Chronic Absenteeism23.2%

Students at Platt Technical High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 72 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Platt Technical High School 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,220/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milford), 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

$124,129

Median home value

$395,800

Median rent

$1,964/mo

College educated

47.8%

Homeownership

88.2%

Poverty rate

3.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06461; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics18sports offered
10 boys'·8 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Foundation School High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.111–121.3 mi30Compare →
Milestones Behavioral ServicesPrivate · tuition7.2K–121.4 mi60Compare →
Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton HallPrivate · tuition5.29–122.1 mi326Compare →
Milestones Behavioral ServicesPrivate · tuition7.8PK–122.3 mi92Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Connecticut Technical Education and Career System

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#10 of 17
District spending per student
$28,755NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Platt Technical High School is listed in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Platt Technical High School

Platt Technical High School is a public high school in Milford, CT, part of Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, serving approximately 780 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #693 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Platt Technical High School

What grades does Platt Technical High School serve?

Platt Technical High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Platt Technical High School?

Platt Technical High School has an enrollment of approximately 780 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Platt Technical High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Platt Technical High School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Platt Technical High School rank in CT?

Platt Technical High School ranks #693 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Platt Technical High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Platt Technical High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Platt Technical High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Platt Technical High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Platt Technical High School a charter school?

No, Platt Technical High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Platt Technical High School a Title I school?

No, Platt Technical High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Platt Technical High School?

44.7% of students at Platt Technical High School 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
780
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
vocational
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Connecticut Planning Region 7
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.2%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 06461)
15,256
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
45.2
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 06461; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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