- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Meriden, CT
Orville H. Platt High School
Federal NCES profile for Orville H. Platt High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090240000449
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orville H. Platt High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Meriden · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Orville H. Platt High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orville H. Platt High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Meriden, CT.
School address
District: Meriden School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090240000449 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+76 students YoY
Orville H. Platt High School grew from 1,108 students in 2022-23 to 1,184 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 77.3 → 74.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+76 students YoY 090240000449 · Meriden, CT High · MID · TRAD
1,191 enr · 15.5:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis T. Maloney High School (1,291 students)
Orville H. Platt High School grew from 1,108 students in 2022-23 to 1,184 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 77.3 → 74.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Orville H. Platt High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis T. Mal
Francis T. Maloney High School
1,291 students
- This school
Orville H. Platt High School
1,191 students
- Edison Middle
Edison Middle School
773 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
684 students
- Casimir Pulask
Casimir Pulaski School
539 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
536 students
What this shows Orville H. Platt High School reports 1,191 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orville H. Platt High School compares
Orville H. Platt High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 78% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,191 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,191
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 94% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$19,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 173 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.3%
White 17.8%
African American 12.9%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Orville H. Platt High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
District finance for Meriden School District reports $19,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orville H. Platt High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis T. Maloney High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Casimir Pulaski School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orville H. Platt High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Meriden
2 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 (~1,191 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orville H. Platt High School
How many students attend Orville H. Platt High School?
Orville H. Platt High School has 1,191 students enrolled. It is a high school in Meriden, CT. CCD year-over-year: 1,108 (2022-23) → 1,184 (2023-24), up 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orville H. Platt High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orville H. Platt High School is 15.5:1, which is 28% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orville H. Platt High School?
64.9% of students at Orville H. Platt High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orville H. Platt High School?
The largest demographic group at Orville H. Platt High School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment, in Meriden, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orville H. Platt High School?
Orville H. Platt High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Orville H. Platt High School rank among high schools in Meriden?
By Resource Investment Index, Orville H. Platt High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Meriden, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Meriden on the city page.
What other schools are in Meriden School District?
Besides Orville H. Platt High School, Meriden School District also operates Francis T. Maloney High School (1,291 students), Edison Middle School (773 students), and Lincoln Middle School (684 students). See the Meriden School District district page for the complete list.