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School Comparison

P-TECH Norwalk
vs.
Staples High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

P-TECH Norwalk
Staples High School
  • Staples High School reported a higher ap enrollment than P-TECH Norwalk (665 vs. 33).
  • Staples High School reported a higher sat/act participation than P-TECH Norwalk (567 vs. 91).
  • Staples High School reported a higher graduating cohort than P-TECH Norwalk (457 vs. 94).
  • Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Staples High School reported a higher chronically absent students than P-TECH Norwalk (203 vs. 81).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Staples High School reported a higher graduating cohort than P-TECH Norwalk (457 vs. 94).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Staples High School reported a higher ap enrollment than P-TECH Norwalk (665 vs. 33).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

P-TECH Norwalk reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Staples High School (18 vs. 2).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

P-TECH Norwalk reported a higher students per counselor than Staples High School (197:1 vs. 163.1:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

20 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at P-TECH Norwalk

1 metric was reported by P-TECH Norwalk. Comparable data for Staples High School is missing or suppressed.

Dual enrollment
191

Reported Only at Staples High School

1 metric was reported by Staples High School. Comparable data for P-TECH Norwalk is missing or suppressed.

Gifted & talented
114

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
P-TECH Norwalk
$26,420.01
Staples High School
$28,385
Local revenue share
P-TECH Norwalk
68.9%
Staples High School
82.5%
State revenue share
P-TECH Norwalk
21.5%
Staples High School
16.6%
Federal revenue share
P-TECH Norwalk
9.6%
Staples High School
0.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
P-TECH Norwalk
21.1%
Staples High School
9.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Western Connecticut Planning Region
$124,553
Western Connecticut Planning Region
$124,553
Poverty rate
Western Connecticut Planning Region
7.4%
Western Connecticut Planning Region
7.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Western Connecticut Planning Region
55.1%
Western Connecticut Planning Region
55.1%
Unemployment rate
Western Connecticut Planning Region
2.8%
Western Connecticut Planning Region
2.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.