Middletown High School is a public high school located in Middletown, Connecticut, United States. It is a part of Middletown Public Schools.
Serving 1,220 students in grades 9-12, Middletown High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middletown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Middletown High School's student population of 1,220 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Year Founded
1840
Colors
Navy Blue, Columbia blue
School Rankings
Middletown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middletown High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#672 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
21%
31%
Black
23%
12%
White
42%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blue Dragon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middletown High School's ranking?
Middletown High School is ranked #672 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Middletown High School often compared to?
Middletown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cromwell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Middletown High School?
The graduation rate of Middletown High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Middletown High School?
1,220 students attend Middletown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Middletown High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middletown High School?
Middletown High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Middletown High School offer ?
Middletown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Middletown High School part of?
Middletown High School is part of Middletown School District.
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