Serving 1,068 students in grades 9-12, Orville H. Platt 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,068 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orville H. Platt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Orville H. Platt High School's student population of 1,068 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,068 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orville H. Platt 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 Orville H. Platt High School is 0.57, which is less 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
#755 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
61%
29%
Black
15%
13%
White
20%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Orville H. Platt High School's ranking?
Orville H. Platt High School is ranked #755 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Orville H. Platt High School often compared to?
Orville H. Platt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H. C. Wilcox Technical High School, Francis T. Maloney High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orville H. Platt High School?
The graduation rate of Orville H. Platt High School is 91%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Orville H. Platt High School?
1,068 students attend Orville H. Platt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Orville H. Platt High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orville H. Platt High School?
Orville H. Platt High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Orville H. Platt High School offer ?
Orville H. Platt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Orville H. Platt High School part of?
Orville H. Platt High School is part of Meriden School District.
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