For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,609 students in 06492, CT.
The top-ranked public high schools in 06492, CT are Lyman Hall High School and Mark T. Sheehan 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 31% (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 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 06492 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mark T. Sheehan 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06492, CT Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyman Hall High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
70 Pond Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-5350
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-5350
Gr: 9-12 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Mark T. Sheehan High School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
06492, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
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
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Harvest Park (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
415 Church Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6290
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6290
Gr: 3-5 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
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
Gr: 12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 06492, CT?
The top-ranked public high schools in 06492, CT include Lyman Hall High School and Mark T. Sheehan 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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