Putnam High School

Putnam High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
152 Woodstock Ave,  Putnam, CT
Putnam School District
3.8
2.5
271 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Jacqueline Vetrovec
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
44.5%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
C
College Prep
B-
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
A-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
44.5%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
29.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
530
Verbal
570
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
26.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
128:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
White
85%
Hispanic
13%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Connecticut 49 Students
Eastern Connecticut State University 35 Students
Boston University 21 Students
Connecticut State Community College - Quinebaug Valley Campus 21 Students
University of New Haven 17 Students
University of Rhode Island 16 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 14 Students
Quinnipiac University 14 Students
Southern Connecticut State University 14 Students
University of Hartford 11 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 15 Students
Business 9 Students
Nursing 9 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 8 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 8 Students
Biology 6 Students
Marketing 6 Students
Computer Science 5 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 5 Students
Physical Therapy 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 35 Reviews
3.0 Senior
12/16/2024
The school is very good the staff is amazing they are very nice and helpful what I would like to see change is the food portion's
4.0 Alum
12/16/2024
The teachers are very helpful and understanding. Most are willing to help out in anyway they can. Very good at following 504/ieps. Though some teachers can be rude and not as understanding as others. The food can definitely be better but it is something that you can eat without getting sick
4.0 Senior
4/9/2021
I honestly enjoyed my time here. I was very excited to be in high school and experience everything I had been waiting for. I love that it is a small school because I know everyone and am able to create meaningful relationships with the kids in school.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 4 Reviews
1.0 student
12/12/2024
This school has poor communcation with parents and other schools. (Ex. Putnam Middle School, or if you had transfered from another school.) This school over rides and doesn't care about student voices. Both the vice principal and principal are extremely unprofessional, on multiple occasions they hav...
1.0 parent
10/3/2022
This school is inadequate in every way This year has been especially dysfunctional. If you have a choice find an alternative for your child.
5.0 parent
8/24/2014
Two of my children have attended Putnam through all their lives, one has graduated and the second soon to follow. Both of them always had good things to say about the school and feel as though both its academics and environment have positively increased. The teachers have a great personal and profes...
3.0 other
7/21/2008

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Putnam High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Putnam, CT, in the Putnam neighborhood, and is served by the Putnam School District in Connecticut. The school has a total enrollment of 271 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44.5% are proficient in reading. Putnam High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 82%, and the average SAT score is 1090. The average home value in this area is $375,255. Discover additional schools in the area, like Putnam Science Academy, The Woodstock Academy, Putnam Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Putnam has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Putnam High School.

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