Serving 661 students in grades 9-12, Norwich 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 661 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norwich Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Norwich Technical High School's student population of 661 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
661 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Norwich Technical High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norwich Technical High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#745 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
22%
30%
Black
6%
12%
White
62%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norwich Technical High School's ranking?
Norwich Technical High School is ranked #745 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Norwich Technical High School often compared to?
Norwich Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windham Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Norwich Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Norwich Technical High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Norwich Technical High School?
661 students attend Norwich Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Norwich Technical High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norwich Technical High School?
Norwich Technical High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Norwich Technical High School offer ?
Norwich Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Norwich Technical High School part of?
Norwich Technical High School is part of Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District.
In what neighborhood is Norwich Technical High School located?
Norwich Technical High School is located in the Westside Norwich neighborhood of Norwich, CT. There are 4 other public schools located in Westside Norwich.
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