Serving 1,108 students in grades 9-12, Orville H. Platt 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 11% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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: 1,108 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orville H. Platt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Orville H. Platt High School's student population of 1,108 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,108 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orville H. Platt 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 Orville H. Platt High School is 0.57, 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
#808 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
61%
30%
Black
16%
12%
White
18%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orville H. Platt High School's ranking?
Orville H. Platt High School is ranked #808 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Orville H. Platt High School often compared to?
Orville H. Platt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Francis T. Maloney High School, H. C. Wilcox Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orville H. Platt High School?
The graduation rate of Orville H. Platt High School is 88%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Orville H. Platt High School?
1,108 students attend Orville H. Platt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Orville H. Platt High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orville H. Platt High School?
Orville H. Platt High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Orville H. Platt High School offer ?
Orville H. Platt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Orville H. Platt High School part of?
Orville H. Platt High School is part of Meriden School District.
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