Mark T. Sheehan High School

Summary:

Mark T. Sheehan High School is a public high school located in Wallingford, Connecticut, serving 722 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Wallingford School District, which is ranked 100 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, the school has shown a mixed performance compared to state and district averages. While its proficiency rates in SAT/English Language Arts (54.9%) and NGSS/Science (55.2%) were slightly above the state averages, its SAT/Math proficiency rate (25.1%) was below the state average. The school's performance on the NGSS/Science assessment has been relatively stronger, with proficiency rates consistently above the state average. Across different student subgroups, the school has performed well for Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, but has struggled with the performance of its White student population.

Compared to nearby schools, Lyman Hall High School and Coginchaug Regional High School, Mark T. Sheehan High School has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students. However, the school has a lower percentage of African American students compared to North Haven High School and Crosby High School. Additionally, the school serves a relatively more affluent student population, with a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to nearby schools like Orville H. Platt High School and Crosby High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 142 Hope Hill Road
       Wallingford, CT  06492


(203) 294-5900

District: Wallingford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
68th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,465 Help


Feeder schools for Mark T. Sheehan High School:

Elementary:    Cook Hill School
    Highland School
    Mary G. Fritz Elementary School of Yalesville
    Parker Farms School
Middle:    James H. Moran Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  722

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.5%
Hispanic:
21.6%
Asian:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.4% Help


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Compare Details Mark T. Sheehan High School ranks better than 53.1% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.5%), Hispanic (21.6%), Asian (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mark T. Sheehan High School is 10.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mark T. Sheehan High School is $22,465.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mark T. Sheehan High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mark T. Sheehan High School 68th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Mark T. Sheehan High School in the ranking list.)

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Wallingford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wallingford School District 100th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mark T. Sheehan High School

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Rank History for all students at Mark T. Sheehan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 70.81 61st 176 65.3%
2008 68.12 73rd 176 58.5%
2009 72.30 56th 176 68.2%
2010 71.71 62nd 186 66.7%
2011 70.28 82nd 189 56.6%
2012 67.42 89th 188 52.7%
2013 70.15 75th 193 61.1%
2015 67.64 64th 196 67.3%
2016 69.62 47th 132 64.4%
2017 63.24 57th 140 59.3%
2018 63.06 57th 121 52.9%
2019 68.32 50th 121 58.7%
2021 48.11 102nd 200 49.0%
2023 62.85 58th 142 59.2%
2024 53.22 68th 145 53.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mark T. Sheehan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.34 80th 175 54.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mark T. Sheehan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.23 61st 155 60.6%
2022 84.61 6th 63 90.5%
2024 62.86 25th 65 61.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Mark T. Sheehan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.84 55th 84 34.5%
2021 39.41 107th 189 43.4%
2022 65.86 44th 106 58.5%
2024 46.12 62nd 102 39.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mark T. Sheehan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.46 15th 57 73.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Mark T. Sheehan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.38 44th 80 45.0%
2021 53.20 92nd 182 49.5%
2022 67.24 44th 102 56.9%
2024 33.05 67th 100 33.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mark T. Sheehan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.04 24th 104 76.9%
2023 77.97 8th 63 87.3%
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Rank History for White students at Mark T. Sheehan High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.66 78th 105 25.7%
2019 42.29 80th 113 29.2%
2021 21.37 130th 155 16.1%
2022 58.96 47th 117 59.8%
2024 24.80 94th 116 19.0%
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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.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mark T. Sheehan High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 778 15 3 2 4 n/a n/a 0 802
1989 695 14 5 13 0 n/a n/a 0 727
1990 668 15 8 17 n/a n/a n/a 0 708
1991 650 10 7 16 0 n/a n/a 0 683
1992 646 8 7 23 3 n/a n/a 0 687
1993 678 4 6 13 0 n/a n/a 0 701
1994 676 11 5 21 0 n/a n/a 0 713
1995 662 10 14 27 0 n/a n/a 0 713
1996 662 10 14 27 0 n/a n/a 0 713
1997 689 9 12 32 0 n/a n/a 0 742
1998 720 7 14 27 2 n/a n/a 0 770
1999 759 19 14 29 4 n/a n/a 0 825
2000 839 18 25 35 3 n/a n/a 0 920
2001 846 17 30 32 2 n/a n/a 0 927
2002 921 12 30 43 3 n/a n/a 0 1009
2003 921 12 30 43 3 n/a n/a 0 1009
2004 874 20 35 40 7 n/a n/a 0 976
2005 881 21 38 44 10 n/a n/a 0 994
2006 664 20 32 39 7 n/a n/a 0 762
2007 819 32 45 58 8 n/a n/a 0 962
2008 866 25 43 49 5 n/a n/a 0 988
2009 871 21 45 49 1 n/a n/a 0 987
2010 851 26 42 60 0 n/a n/a 0 979
2011 808 24 35 84 1 0 0 0 952
2012 766 22 37 91 1 0 0 0 917
2013 745 25 47 95 2 0 0 0 914
2014 727 25 44 93 3 0 0 0 892
2015 699 19 54 81 2 0 1 0 856
2016 668 19 64 96 1 0 1 0 849
2017 645 23 56 89 2 0 5 0 820
2018 604 22 58 80 0 0 8 0 772
2019 608 20 59 102 0 0 6 0 795
2020 575 20 54 122 0 0 5 0 776
2021 541 17 41 137 0 1 23 0 760
2022 512 17 45 149 1 1 21 0 746
2023 473 22 38 156 2 1 28 2 722

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mark T. Sheehan High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 802 62.0 12.9 n/a
1989 727 54.0 13.4 n/a
1990 708 64.0 11.0 n/a
1991 683 59.0 11.5 n/a
1992 687 60.2 11.4 3.5
1993 701 53.8 13.0 0.3
1994 713 57.2 12.5 4.5
1995 713 55.9 12.8 5.9
1996 713 55.9 12.8 5.9
1997 742 58.3 12.7 3.1
1998 770 56.9 13.5 3
1999 825 57.3 14.4 3.8
2000 920 60.0 15.3 3.9
2001 927 61.6 15.0 n/a
2002 1009 69.4 14.5 3.9
2003 1009 69.4 14.5 3.9
2004 976 67.7 14.4 4.2
2005 994 68.9 14.4 n/a
2006 762 70.7 10.8 3.8
2007 962 68.8 14.0 4.3
2008 988 74.3 13.3 4.4
2009 987 80.9 13.3 6.1
2010 979 75.6 12.9 6.7
2011 952 69.5 13.6 6.7
2012 917 70.7 12.9 9.3
2013 914 71.7 12.7 12
2014 892 71.0 12.5 13.1
2015 856 67.0 12.7 13.6
2016 849 66.0 12.8 13.7
2017 820 70.4 11.6 14.1
2018 772 70.0 11.0 13.5
2019 795 70.3 11.3 24.2
2020 776 69.9 11.1 24.1
2021 760 72.2 10.5 25.5
2022 746 69.6 10.7 25.9
2023 722 69.7 10.3 27.4

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 Mark T. Sheehan High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 802 62.0 12.9 n/a
1989 727 54.0 13.4 n/a
1990 708 64.0 11.0 n/a
1991 683 59.0 11.5 n/a
1992 687 60.2 11.4 3.5
1993 701 53.8 13.0 0.3
1994 713 57.2 12.5 4.5
1995 713 55.9 12.8 5.9
1996 713 55.9 12.8 5.9
1997 742 58.3 12.7 3.1
1998 770 56.9 13.5 3
1999 825 57.3 14.4 3.8
2000 920 60.0 15.3 3.9
2001 927 61.6 15.0 n/a
2002 1009 69.4 14.5 3.9
2003 1009 69.4 14.5 3.9
2004 976 67.7 14.4 4.2
2005 994 68.9 14.4 n/a
2006 762 70.7 10.8 3.8
2007 962 68.8 14.0 4.3
2008 988 74.3 13.3 4.4
2009 987 80.9 13.3 6.1
2010 979 75.6 12.9 6.7
2011 952 69.5 13.6 6.7
2012 917 70.7 12.9 9.3
2013 914 71.7 12.7 12
2014 892 71.0 12.5 13.1
2015 856 67.0 12.7 13.6
2016 849 66.0 12.8 13.7
2017 820 70.4 11.6 14.1
2018 772 70.0 11.0 13.5
2019 795 70.3 11.3 24.2
2020 776 69.9 11.1 24.1
2021 760 72.2 10.5 25.5
2022 746 69.6 10.7 25.9
2023 722 69.7 10.3 27.4

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 Mark T. Sheehan High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $20,092
2019 $19,525
2020 $18,537
2021 $20,269
2022 $21,043
2023 $22,465

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mark T. Sheehan High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 50th of 121 High schoolsRanks 58th of 142 High schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Mark T. Sheehan High School)68.557.9
 10.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Wallingford School District)68.257
 11.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)61.652.4
 9.2%
11th Grade Math (Mark T. Sheehan High School)47.229.9
 17.3%
   11th Grade Math (Wallingford School District)41.330.3
 11%
   11th Grade Math (Connecticut)40.634.1
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students795722
 9.2%
African American2022
 10%
American Indian02
Asian5938
 35.6%
Hispanic102156
 52.9%
Pacific Islander01
White608473
 22.2%
Two or More Races628
 366.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.2%27.4%
 3.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mark T. Sheehan High School

Mark T. Sheehan High School ranks 68th of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 722 students attended Mark T. Sheehan High School.

Mark T. Sheehan High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cook Hill School
Elementary : Highland School
Elementary : Mary G. Fritz Elementary School of Yalesville
Elementary : Parker Farms School
Middle : James H. Moran Middle School

Students at Mark T. Sheehan High School are 66% White, 22% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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