- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Middletown, CT
Middletown High School
Federal NCES profile for Middletown High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090249000465
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middletown High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Middletown High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middletown High School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Middletown, CT.
School address
District: Middletown School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090249000465 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Middletown High School held near 1,220 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 107.3 → 102.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 090249000465 · Middletown, CT High · MID · TRAD
1,193 enr · 11.1:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Beman Middle School (977 students)
Middletown High School held near 1,220 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 107.3 → 102.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Middletown High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Middletown High School
1,193 students
- Beman Middle S
Beman Middle School
977 students
- Snow School 340
Snow School
340 students
- Farm Hill Scho 316
Farm Hill School
316 students
- Lawrence Schoo 305
Lawrence School
305 students
- Bielefield Sch 251
Bielefield School
251 students
What this shows Middletown High School reports 1,193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middletown High School compares
Middletown High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▲ 6% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,193 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,193
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,702
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 133 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
African American 23.2%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, Middletown High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Middletown School District reports $27,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middletown High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beman Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Snow School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farm Hill School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bielefield School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middletown High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Middletown
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,193 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middletown High School
How many students attend Middletown High School?
Middletown High School has 1,193 students enrolled. It is a high school in Middletown, CT. CCD year-over-year: 1,214 (2022-23) → 1,220 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middletown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Middletown High School is 11.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middletown High School?
38.5% of students at Middletown High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middletown High School?
The largest demographic group at Middletown High School is White at 38.0% of enrollment, in Middletown, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middletown High School?
Middletown High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Middletown High School rank among public schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Middletown High School ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Middletown, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Middletown on the city page.
What other schools are in Middletown School District?
Besides Middletown High School, Middletown School District also operates Beman Middle School (977 students), Snow School (340 students), and Farm Hill School (316 students). See the Middletown School District district page for the complete list.