- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Milford, CT
Platt Technical High School
Federal NCES profile for Platt Technical High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090000201149
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Platt Technical High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Milford · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Platt Technical High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Platt Technical High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Milford, CT.
School address
NCES ID 090000201149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Platt Technical High School held near 780 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.3 → 61.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 090000201149 · Milford, CT High · MID · TRAD
749 enr · 12.3:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: W. F. Kaynor Technical High School (831 students)
Platt Technical High School held near 780 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.3 → 61.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Platt Technical High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- W. F. Kaynor T
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School
831 students
- Bullard-Havens
Bullard-Havens Technical High School
819 students
- H. C. Wilcox T
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School
753 students
- This school
Platt Technical High School
749 students
- A. I. Prince T
A. I. Prince Technical High School
725 students
- Henry Abbott T
Henry Abbott Technical High School
721 students
What this shows Platt Technical High School reports 749 students on the CCD universe file.
How Platt Technical High School compares
Platt Technical High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▲ 8% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 749 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
749
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$28,755
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 150 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
133
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.4%
White 33.1%
African American 16.5%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Platt Technical High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Connecticut Technical Education and Career System reports $28,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Platt Technical High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. F. Kaynor Technical High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bullard-Havens Technical High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| H. C. Wilcox Technical High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A. I. Prince Technical High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry Abbott Technical High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Platt Technical High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Milford
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~749 students)
Frequently asked questions about Platt Technical High School
How many students attend Platt Technical High School?
Platt Technical High School has 749 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 787 (2022-23) → 780 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Platt Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Platt Technical High School is 12.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Platt Technical High School?
39.4% of students at Platt Technical High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Platt Technical High School?
The largest demographic group at Platt Technical High School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.4% of enrollment, in Milford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Platt Technical High School?
Platt Technical High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Platt Technical High School rank among high schools in Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Platt Technical High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Milford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Milford on the city page.
What other schools are in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System?
Besides Platt Technical High School, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System also operates W. F. Kaynor Technical High School (831 students), Bullard-Havens Technical High School (819 students), and H. C. Wilcox Technical High School (753 students). See the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System district page for the complete list.