For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,223 students in 06450, CT.
The top ranked public high schools in 06450, CT are Francis T. Maloney High School, Orville H. Platt High School and H. C. Wilcox Technical High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 06450 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 06450, CT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 06450 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Connecticut average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is H. C. Wilcox Technical High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06450, CT Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Francis T. Maloney High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Gravel St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-2334
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-2334
Grades: 9-12
| 1,301 students
Rank: #22.
Orville H. Platt High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 Coe Ave.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-7963
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-7963
Grades: 9-12
| 1,184 students
Rank: #33.
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
298 Oregon Rd.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-6260
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-6260
Grades: 9-12
| 738 students
06450, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Homebound (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
22 Liberty Street
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-4171
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-4171
Grades: 1-12
| 20 students
1225 North Broad Street
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-4122
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-4122
Grades: 6-8
| 20 students
883 Paddock Avenue
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-7850
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-7850
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 06450, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in 06450, CT include Francis T. Maloney High School, Orville H. Platt High School and H. C. Wilcox Technical High School.
How many public high schools are located in 06450?
3 public high schools are located in 06450.
What is the racial composition of students in 06450?
06450 public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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