Mark T. Sheehan High School
- Mark T. Sheehan High School serves 820 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Mark T. Sheehan High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Mark T. Sheehan High School's student population of 820 students has declined by 8% 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 | 820 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 70 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mark T. Sheehan High School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mark T. Sheehan High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #326 out of 968 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 7% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 24% |
| Black | 3% | 13% |
| White | 79% | 55% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.42 |
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| Graduation Rate | 95% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wallingford School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is James H. Moran Middle School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is James H. Moran Middle School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wallingford James H. Moran Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 676 students
0.1 miles
141 Hope Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203)741-2900 0.1 6-8 676 - Wallingford Highland School Grades: PK-2 | 334 students
0.5 miles
200 Highland Avenue
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203)294-3970 0.5 PK-2 334 - Wallingford Parker Farms School Grades: 3-5 | 262 students
0.6 miles
30 Parker Farms Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203)294-6200 0.6 3-5 262 - Wallingford Harvest Park Special Education School
Grades: 3-5 | 6 students
0.7 miles
415 Church Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203)294-6290 0.7 3-5 6 - Wallingford Yalesville School Grades: 3-5 | 321 students
0.7 miles
415 Church Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203)284-6900 0.7 3-5 321
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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