Putnam High School

www.putnamschoolsct.org/putnam-high-school

253 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Putnam High School, located at 152 Woodstock Ave. in Putnam, Connecticut, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As part of the Putnam Public Schools district, the high school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with personal growth. The school emphasizes college and career readiness, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Putnam High School promotes a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-focused initiatives. By maintaining a strong partnership between faculty, students, and families, the school strives to cultivate a supportive culture that values integrity, responsibility, and lifelong learning. Through these efforts, PHS aims to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and character necessary to become productive, engaged citizens in an ever-evolving global society.

253

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Putnam High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	33
Asian	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
215 (85.0 %)
Hispanic
33 (13.0 %)
Asian
3 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Putnam School District
Phone:	(860)963-6905
Website:	http://www.putnamschoolsct.org/putnam-high-school
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 80

Grade 10 66

Grade 11 51

Grade 12 56