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Putnam High School vs. H. H. Ellis Technical High School

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School Overview

School
Putnam High School
152 Woodstock Ave.
Putnam, CT 06260
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
H. H. Ellis Technical High School
613 Upper Maple St.
Danielson, CT 06239
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 271 students in grades 9-12, Putnam 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 650 students in grades 9-12, H. H. Ellis 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Vocational
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
271 students
650 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Putnam High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at H. H. Ellis Technical High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
70% | 30%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Putnam High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at H. H. Ellis Technical High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
57 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Putnam High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at H. H. Ellis Technical High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Putnam High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Putnam School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at H. H. Ellis Technical High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#641 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
#782 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Putnam High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of H. H. Ellis Technical High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Putnam High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Putnam School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at H. H. Ellis Technical High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Putnam High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Putnam School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at H. H. Ellis Technical High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Putnam High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Putnam School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at H. H. Ellis Technical High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
90-94%
(Top 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Putnam High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Putnam School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of H. H. Ellis Technical High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Putnam High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of H. H. Ellis Technical High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
80
171
Grade 10 Students
68
164
Grade 11 Students
69
159
Grade 12 Students
54
156

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Putnam High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Putnam School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at H. H. Ellis Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Putnam High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Putnam School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at H. H. Ellis Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Putnam High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Putnam School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at H. H. Ellis Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
77%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Putnam High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Putnam School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at H. H. Ellis Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Putnam High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Putnam School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at H. H. Ellis Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.38
0.33
This chart showcases the diversity score of Putnam High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Putnam School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of H. H. Ellis Technical High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Putnam High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Putnam School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at H. H. Ellis Technical High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Putnam High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Putnam School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at H. H. Ellis Technical High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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