Mark T. Sheehan High School
Mark T. Sheehan High School serves 772 students in grades 9-12.
Mark T. Sheehan High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 48%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%) for the 2018-19 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).
School Overview
Mark T. Sheehan High School's student population of 772 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
772 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mark T. Sheehan High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#434 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 7/10/2008
very good teachersa nd art/music programs. Good for fostering student growth and community. Lots of sports and activities.clubs for everyone!
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