Enrollment
1,193
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090249000465
👥 S:T ratio 56
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 60/100 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
- 60
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
107.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.5%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middletown High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middletown High School
Middletown High School is a large high school in Middletown, Connecticut, enrolling 1,193 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.5% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,193 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 47 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 133 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Middletown's high schools, it stands alongside Vinal Technical High School (522 students): Middletown High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.1:1 vs 10.4:1).
Middletown School District also operates Beman Middle School (977 students) and Snow School (340 students) alongside Middletown High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Middletown High School compares
Middletown High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,894
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middletown School District, which includes Middletown High School.
$25,894
Per student
+8%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+56%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.7%
State 37.6%
Federal 6.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,193 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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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.
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 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Middletown High School a good school?
Middletown High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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