Is Orville H. Platt High School a good school?

Orville H. Platt High School ranks in the bottom 22.1% of Connecticut high schools.

How many students attend Orville H. Platt High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,108 students attended Orville H. Platt High School.

What is the racial makeup of Orville H. Platt High School?

Students at Orville H. Platt High School are 61% Hispanic, 18% White, 16% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Orville H. Platt High School?

Orville H. Platt High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Benjamin Franklin School Elementary : Casimir Pulaski School Elementary : Hanover School Elementary : John Barry School Middle : Lincoln Middle School

Orville H. Platt High School

Summary:

Orville H. Platt High School is a public high school in Meriden, Connecticut, serving 1,108 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Meriden School District, which is ranked 111 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Orville H. Platt High School consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 31.7% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, 10% in SAT/Math, and 34.8% in NGSS/Science. The school has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks 113 out of 145 high schools in Connecticut. Performance varies across student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students performing better than their peers at the school but still lagging behind state averages. The school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 80.14% receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby schools, Orville H. Platt High School underperforms. For example, Francis T. Maloney High School, another Meriden public high school, outperforms Orville H. Platt High School on standardized tests and has a higher school ranking. The school's proximity to H.C. Wilcox Technical High School may provide opportunities for collaboration and resource-sharing, which could potentially benefit Orville H. Platt High School students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

220 Coe Ave.
Meriden, CT 06450

(203) 235-7963

District: Meriden School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
113^th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,598

Feeder schools for Orville H. Platt High School:

Elementary:	Benjamin Franklin School
	Casimir Pulaski School
	Hanover School
	John Barry School
Middle:	Lincoln Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 1,108

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

61.3%

White:

18.0%

African American:

15.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.1%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.07. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Orville H. Platt High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orville H. Platt High School is $17,598.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Orville H. Platt High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Orville H. Platt High School 113^th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Orville H. Platt High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Meriden School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Meriden School District 111^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Orville H. Platt High School

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Rank History for all students at Orville H. Platt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	28.30	147^th	176	16.5%
2008	17.73	154^th	176	12.5%
2009	22.14	152^nd	176	13.6%
2010	26.75	153^rd	186	17.7%
2011	26.02	151^st	189	20.1%
2012	20.35	160^th	188	14.9%
2013	17.37	166^th	193	14.0%
2015	18.84	168^th	196	14.3%
2016	14.28	112^th	132	15.2%
2017	16.34	118^th	140	15.7%
2018	15.57	111^th	121	8.3%
2019	13.55	110^th	121	9.1%
2021	22.61	156^th	200	22.0%
2022	18.13	109^th	139	21.6%
2023	19.60	108^th	142	23.9%
2024	20.07	113^th	145	22.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Orville H. Platt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	18.47	4^th	6	33.3%
2021	28.84	8^th	11	27.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Orville H. Platt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	20.36	9^th	14	35.7%
2021	36.51	112^th	175	36.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Orville H. Platt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	35.63	98^th	155	36.8%
2022	35.38	39^th	63	38.1%
2023	30.93	42^nd	70	40.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Orville H. Platt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	21.09	146^th	189	22.8%
2022	12.60	92^nd	106	13.2%
2023	14.42	86^th	103	16.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Orville H. Platt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	18.17	48^th	57	15.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Orville H. Platt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	21.58	148^th	182	18.7%
2022	9.44	94^th	102	7.8%
2023	13.82	86^th	100	14.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Orville H. Platt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	41.30	16^th	25	36.0%
2023	58.67	9^th	25	64.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Orville H. Platt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	30.74	67^th	104	35.6%
2022	37.73	37^th	59	37.3%
2023	29.71	45^th	63	28.6%
2024	28.36	45^th	63	28.6%

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Rank History for White students at Orville H. Platt High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	7.09	99^th	105	5.7%
2019	11.26	107^th	113	5.3%
2021	35.11	111^th	155	28.4%
2022	13.14	103^rd	117	12.0%
2024	14.14	105^th	116	9.5%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Orville H. Platt High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	620	100	4	187	3	n/a	n/a	0	914
1989	614	91	6	193	6	n/a	n/a	0	910
1990	583	70	6	179	3	n/a	n/a	0	841
1991	613	69	11	182	1	n/a	n/a	0	876
1992	655	51	14	176	0	n/a	n/a	0	896
1993	636	65	14	192	0	n/a	n/a	0	907
1994	612	72	17	210	2	n/a	n/a	0	913
1995	551	89	12	215	1	n/a	n/a	0	868
1996	551	89	12	215	1	n/a	n/a	0	868
1997	572	95	16	223	1	n/a	n/a	0	907
1998	568	82	10	242	1	n/a	n/a	0	903
1999	584	94	10	226	1	n/a	n/a	0	915
2000	601	93	20	247	1	n/a	n/a	0	962
2001	591	105	21	250	2	n/a	n/a	0	969
2002	618	119	20	302	4	n/a	n/a	0	1063
2003	618	119	20	302	4	n/a	n/a	0	1063
2004	613	132	21	316	3	n/a	n/a	0	1085
2005	601	134	21	368	4	n/a	n/a	0	1128
2006	487	127	18	311	3	n/a	n/a	0	946
2007	592	166	18	453	4	n/a	n/a	0	1233
2008	557	166	17	469	4	n/a	n/a	0	1213
2009	527	160	17	476	2	n/a	n/a	0	1182
2010	472	160	17	464	1	n/a	n/a	0	1114
2011	413	157	16	489	0	8	17	0	1100
2012	389	172	20	490	0	6	24	0	1101
2013	412	190	22	523	0	7	20	0	1174
2014	383	186	22	534	0	3	28	0	1156
2015	345	172	22	529	0	4	25	0	1097
2016	309	135	26	512	0	5	26	0	1013
2017	278	124	27	512	0	3	27	0	971
2018	247	120	15	500	2	0	31	0	915
2019	244	111	18	524	1	0	33	0	931
2020	227	122	24	578	1	0	28	0	980
2021	216	140	21	606	1	0	24	0	1008
2022	213	157	19	650	1	0	28	0	1068
2023	199	173	19	679	1	0	34	3	1108

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Orville H. Platt High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	914	88.0	10.3	n/a
1989	910	88.6	10.2	n/a
1990	841	85.2	9.8	n/a
1991	876	80.2	10.9	n/a
1992	896	73.5	12.1	11.8
1993	907	65.4	13.9	1.4
1994	913	67.6	13.5	22
1995	868	66.4	13.1	40.4
1996	868	66.4	13.1	40.4
1997	907	72.6	12.5	35.1
1998	903	73.6	12.3	32.7
1999	915	77.9	11.7	30.7
2000	962	81.4	11.8	30.9
2001	969	84.4	11.5	n/a
2002	1063	85.3	12.5	39.4
2003	1063	85.3	12.5	39.4
2004	1085	82.4	13.2	42.3
2005	1128	68.2	16.5	n/a
2006	946	67.1	14.1	68.7
2007	1233	70.5	17.5	55.5
2008	1213	83.8	14.5	55.1
2009	1182	90.1	14.1	54.7
2010	1114	81.6	13.6	60
2011	1100	82.0	13.4	64.3
2012	1101	81.2	13.5	63.7
2013	1174	83.0	14.1	68.1
2014	1156	84.1	13.7	68.5
2015	1097	82.0	13.3	70.2
2016	1013	86.0	11.7	75.7
2017	971	83.9	11.5	71.6
2018	915	91.7	9.9	76.8
2019	931	79.3	11.7	79.1
2020	980	74.3	13.1	79.9
2021	1008	72.8	13.8	81.3
2022	1068	74.9	14.2	80.1
2023	1108	77.3	14.3	80.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Orville H. Platt High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	914	88.0	10.3	n/a
1989	910	88.6	10.2	n/a
1990	841	85.2	9.8	n/a
1991	876	80.2	10.9	n/a
1992	896	73.5	12.1	11.8
1993	907	65.4	13.9	1.4
1994	913	67.6	13.5	22
1995	868	66.4	13.1	40.4
1996	868	66.4	13.1	40.4
1997	907	72.6	12.5	35.1
1998	903	73.6	12.3	32.7
1999	915	77.9	11.7	30.7
2000	962	81.4	11.8	30.9
2001	969	84.4	11.5	n/a
2002	1063	85.3	12.5	39.4
2003	1063	85.3	12.5	39.4
2004	1085	82.4	13.2	42.3
2005	1128	68.2	16.5	n/a
2006	946	67.1	14.1	68.7
2007	1233	70.5	17.5	55.5
2008	1213	83.8	14.5	55.1
2009	1182	90.1	14.1	54.7
2010	1114	81.6	13.6	60
2011	1100	82.0	13.4	64.3
2012	1101	81.2	13.5	63.7
2013	1174	83.0	14.1	68.1
2014	1156	84.1	13.7	68.5
2015	1097	82.0	13.3	70.2
2016	1013	86.0	11.7	75.7
2017	971	83.9	11.5	71.6
2018	915	91.7	9.9	76.8
2019	931	79.3	11.7	79.1
2020	980	74.3	13.1	79.9
2021	1008	72.8	13.8	81.3
2022	1068	74.9	14.2	80.1
2023	1108	77.3	14.3	80.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Orville H. Platt High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,131
2019	$17,339
2020	$16,882
2021	$17,631
2022	$17,438
2023	$17,598

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orville H. Platt High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 110^th of 121 High schools	Ranks 108^th of 142 High schools	14.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Orville H. Platt High School)	37.9	29.9	8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Meriden School District)	37	35.5	1.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	61.6	52.4	9.2%
11th Grade Math (Orville H. Platt High School)	10.3	9.8	0.5%
11th Grade Math (Meriden School District)	11.7	10.8	0.9%
11th Grade Math (Connecticut)	40.6	34.1	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	931	1108	19%
African American	111	173	55.9%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	18	19	5.6%
Hispanic	524	679	29.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	244	199	18.4%
Two or More Races	33	34	3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.1%	80.1%	1.1%

Schools Near Orville H. Platt High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Math (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	Total
Orville H. Platt High School	Public	9-12	220 Coe Ave.	Meriden	06450	New Haven County	Meriden School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 235-7963	1,108	77	14.3	80.1%	199 (18.0%)	173 (15.6%)	679 (61.3%)	19 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (3.1%)	20.1	113^th of 145 public high schools	22.1%		19.6	108^th of 142 public high schools	23.9%	5	34.8	31.7	10.0	$17,598
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School	Public	9-12	298 Oregon Rd.	Meriden	06450	New Haven County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	No	(203) 238-6260	761	65	11.7	42.7%	323 (42.4%)	40 (5.3%)	348 (45.7%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (4.9%)	24.1	108^th of 145 public high schools	25.5%		36.8	83^rd of 142 public high schools	41.5%	25		36.5	18.2	$28,531
Francis T. Maloney High School	Public	9-12	121 Gravel St.	Meriden	06450	New Haven County	Meriden School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 238-2334	1,264	86	14.6	70.8%	334 (26.4%)	149 (11.8%)	688 (54.4%)	41 (3.2%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (3.6%)	26	102^nd of 145 public high schools	29.7%		24.6	100^th of 142 public high schools	29.6%	2	28.3	43.1	17.3	$17,775
Mark T. Sheehan High School	Public	9-12	142 Hope Hill Road	Wallingford	06492	New Haven County	Wallingford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 294-5900	722	70	10.3	27.4%	473 (65.5%)	22 (3.0%)	156 (21.6%)	38 (5.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (3.9%)	53.2	68^th of 145 public high schools	53.1%		62.9	58^th of 142 public high schools	59.2%	10	55.2	54.9	25.1	$22,465
Cheshire High School	Public	9-12	525 South Main St.	Cheshire	06410	New Haven County	Cheshire School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 250-2511	1,239	105	11.8	16.0%	929 (75.0%)	48 (3.9%)	100 (8.1%)	139 (11.2%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (1.6%)								(n/a)	69.5			$21,933
Southington High School	Public	9-12	720 Pleasant Street	Southington	06489	Hartford County	Southington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 628-3229	1,945	151	12.9	21.5%	1,518 (78.0%)	56 (2.9%)	220 (11.3%)	79 (4.1%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (3.3%)	74.4	39^th of 145 public high schools	73.1%		75.5	41^st of 142 public high schools	71.1%	2	59.3	68.1	41.1	$17,556
Lyman Hall High School	Public	9-12	70 Pond Hill Road	Wallingford	06492	New Haven County	Wallingford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 294-5350	930	97	9.6	32.0%	651 (70.0%)	28 (3.0%)	174 (18.7%)	44 (4.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.2%)	52.8	70^th of 145 public high schools	51.7%		59.7	62^nd of 142 public high schools	56.3%	8	55.6	51.2	27.2	$22,351
Berlin High School	Public	9-12	139 Patterson Way	Berlin	06037	Hartford County	Berlin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 828-6577	858	75	11.4	18.4%	671 (78.2%)	20 (2.3%)	107 (12.5%)	34 (4.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.9%)	77.5	33^rd of 145 public high schools	77.2%		80.2	28^th of 142 public high schools	80.3%	5	74.9	68.5	36.6	$21,649
Crosby High School	Public	9-12	300 Pierpont Rd.	Waterbury	06705	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8061	1,400	89	15.8	84.3%	108 (7.7%)	318 (22.7%)	910 (65.0%)	17 (1.2%)	12 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (2.5%)	7.4	135^th of 145 public high schools	6.9%		6.5	135^th of 142 public high schools	4.9%		8.0	21.4	7.3	$16,938
Vinal Technical High School	Public	9-12	60 Daniels St.	Middletown	06457	Middlesex County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	No	(860) 344-7100	529	50	10.4	41.4%	349 (66.0%)	32 (6.0%)	107 (20.2%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.7%)	8.6	133^rd of 145 public high schools	8.3%		12.5	122^nd of 142 public high schools	14.1%	11	13.0		6.1	$31,996

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