Serving 1,191 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% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,191 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Orville H. Platt High School serves the west part of Meriden, CT, covering an attendance area of approximately 10.8 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 3.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orville H. Platt High School's student population of 1,191 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,191 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Motto
Educational Excellence through School Improvement
School Rankings
Orville H. Platt High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orville H. Platt High School is 0.54, which is less 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
#825 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
83%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.3%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #825 out of 939 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 Francis T. Maloney High School, H. C. Wilcox Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orville H. Platt High School?
The graduation rate of Orville H. Platt High School is 83%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 88.2%.
How many students attend Orville H. Platt High School?
1,191 students attend Orville H. Platt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Orville H. Platt High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orville H. Platt High School?
Orville H. Platt High School has a student ration of 17:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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