For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,090 students in Meriden, CT.
The top ranked public high schools in Meriden, CT are Francis T. Maloney High School, H. C. Wilcox Technical High School and Orville H. Platt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meriden, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 55% statewide average). High schools in Meriden have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Meriden, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is H. C. Wilcox Technical 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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Meriden, CT (2024)
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:
4/
Bottom 50%10
121 Gravel St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-2334
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-2334
Grades: 9-12
| 1,234 students
Rank: #22.
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
298 Oregon Rd.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-6260
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-6260
Grades: 9-12
| 788 students
Rank: #33.
Orville H. Platt High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 Coe Ave.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-7963
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 235-7963
Grades: 9-12
| 1,068 students
Meriden, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Classroom Collaborative-meriden School District (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
110 West Main Street
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 630-4177
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 630-4177
Grades: 12
| 10 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
208 Main Street
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 630-4177
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 630-4177
Grades: PK-5
| 42 students
426 West Main Street
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 630-4122
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 630-4122
Grades: K-5
| 19 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 Meriden, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in Meriden, CT include Francis T. Maloney High School, H. C. Wilcox Technical High School and Orville H. Platt High School.
How many public high schools are located in Meriden, CT?
3 public high schools are located in Meriden, CT.
What is the racial composition of students in Meriden, CT?
Meriden, CT public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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