P-tech Norwalk

23 Calvin Murphy Drive
Norwalk, CT 06851
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 380 students in grades 9-12, P-tech Norwalk ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

P-tech Norwalk ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

P-tech Norwalk's student population of 380 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 73% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
380 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

P-tech Norwalk ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P-tech Norwalk is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (CT)
#429 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
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35-39%
40%
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60-64%
50%
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45-49%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
9%
5%
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Hispanic
50%
31%
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Black
17%
12%
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White
22%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of P-tech Norwalk and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of P-tech Norwalk and public school graduation rate of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is P-tech Norwalk's ranking?
P-tech Norwalk is ranked #429 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of P-tech Norwalk?
The graduation rate of P-tech Norwalk is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend P-tech Norwalk?
380 students attend P-tech Norwalk.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of P-tech Norwalk students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P-tech Norwalk?
P-tech Norwalk has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does P-tech Norwalk offer ?
P-tech Norwalk offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P-tech Norwalk part of?
P-tech Norwalk is part of Norwalk School District.

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5   9/9/2022
nice school.
- Posted by Parent - Flor Torres

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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