Serving 1,249 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 25% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 20% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 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
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Middletown High School's student population of 1,249 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Middletown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middletown High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#536 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
24%
13%
White
47%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middletown High School's ranking?
Middletown High School is ranked #536 out of 940 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Middletown High School?
The graduation rate of Middletown High School is 97%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Middletown High School?
1,249 students attend Middletown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Middletown High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middletown High School?
Middletown High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Middletown High School offer ?
Middletown High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Middletown High School part of?
Middletown High School is part of Middletown School District.
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