For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,652 students in 06492, CT.
The top ranked public high schools in 06492, CT are Mark T. Sheehan High School and Lyman Hall High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 06492 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 06492, CT have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 06492 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mark T. Sheehan High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06492, CT Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mark T. Sheehan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
142 Hope Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-5900
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 722 students
Rank: #22.
Lyman Hall High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Pond Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-5350
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-5350
Grades: 9-12
| 930 students
06492, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A.r.t.s. Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
70 Pond Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6290
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6290
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Education Enhancement Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
142 Hope Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-3905
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-3905
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Harvest Park (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
415 Church Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6290
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6290
Grades: 3-5
| 6 students
Multi-vocational Life Skills Program Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
70 Pond Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-5350
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-5350
Grades: 12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 06492, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in 06492, CT include Mark T. Sheehan High School and Lyman Hall High School.
How many public high schools are located in 06492?
2 public high schools are located in 06492.
What is the racial composition of students in 06492?
06492 public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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