Serving 1,264 students in grades 9-12, Francis T. Maloney High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Francis T. Maloney High School's student population of 1,264 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Francis T. Maloney High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Francis T. Maloney High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#662 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
55%
30%
Black
12%
12%
White
26%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Francis T. Maloney High School's ranking?
Francis T. Maloney High School is ranked #662 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Francis T. Maloney High School often compared to?
Francis T. Maloney High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orville H. Platt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Francis T. Maloney High School?
The graduation rate of Francis T. Maloney High School is 90%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Francis T. Maloney High School?
1,264 students attend Francis T. Maloney High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Francis T. Maloney High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francis T. Maloney High School?
Francis T. Maloney High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Francis T. Maloney High School offer ?
Francis T. Maloney High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Francis T. Maloney High School part of?
Francis T. Maloney High School is part of Meriden School District.
School Reviews
5 11/15/2012
MY GRANDDAUGHTER HAS 4 FANTASTIC YEARS AT MALONEY, GRADUATED WITH HONORS AND RECEIVED MANY ART SCHOLARSHIP AND REGONITIONS. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS HIGH SCHOOL TO ANYONE WHO ASKS, SHE ALSO HAD GREAT TEACHERS and FRIENDS!!!! Now she is enrolled at an excellent College in Brookine(Boston area) Ma.
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