Platt Technical High School

Connecticut Technical Education and Career System

platt.cttech.org/

787 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Platt Technical High School, located in Milford, Connecticut, is a premier career and technical education institution that serves students from across the region. As part of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS), the school provides a unique educational environment that integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with hands-on technical training. Students at Platt have the opportunity to earn both a high school diploma and a professional certificate in a wide array of specialized trades, ranging from culinary arts and automotive technology to information technology and health services.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for immediate entry into the workforce, advanced apprenticeship programs, or post-secondary education. By blending traditional classroom learning with real-world, industry-standard equipment and shop experiences, Platt Tech fosters a practical, skill-based culture. This approach ensures that graduates are not only academically proficient but also possess the technical expertise and professional certifications necessary to thrive in high-demand career fields, making the school a vital hub for regional economic development and student success.

787

Total Students

61.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Platt Technical High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	269
Hispanic	334
Black	134
Asian	6
Two or More	42

Hispanic
334 (42.5 %)
White
269 (34.3 %)
Black
134 (17.1 %)
Two or More
42 (5.4 %)
Asian
6 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System
Phone:	(203)783-5300
Website:	http://platt.cttech.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	787
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	272
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 191

Grade 10 204

Grade 11 202

Grade 12 190