Mark T. Sheehan High School
- Mark T. Sheehan High School serves 772 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Mark T. Sheehan High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Mark T. Sheehan High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Mark T. Sheehan High School's student population of 772 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 772 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 70 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Mark T. Sheehan High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Mark T. Sheehan High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #418 out of 951 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 8% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 25% |
| Black | 3% | 13% |
| White | 78% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wallingford School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mark T. Sheehan High School is H. C. Wilcox Technical High School (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is James H. Moran Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wallingford James H. Moran Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 635 students
0.1 miles
141 Hope Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 741-2900 0.1 6-8 635 - Wallingford Highland School Grades: PK-2 | 328 students
0.5 miles
200 Highland Avenue
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-3970 0.5 PK-2 328 - Wallingford Parker Farms School Grades: 3-5 | 263 students
0.6 miles
30 Parker Farms Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-6200 0.6 3-5 263 - Wallingford Mary G. Fritz Elementary School Of Yalesville Grades: 3-5 | 322 students
0.7 miles
415 Church Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 284-6900 0.7 3-5 322 - Wallingford Cook Hill School Grades: PK-2 | 354 students
2.2 miles
57 Hall Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 284-5400 2.2 PK-2 354
School Reviews
| 5 very good teachersa nd art/music programs. Good for fostering student growth and community. Lots of sports and activities.clubs for everyone! - Posted by Student/Alumni - hgbai |
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