Enrollment
1,191
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090240000449
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 51/100 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
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orville H. Platt High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Orville H. Platt High School
Orville H. Platt High School is a higher-need, large high school in Meriden, Connecticut, enrolling 1,191 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.5:1 is larger than about 94% of Connecticut schools and 28% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 64.9% of students qualify for free meals, 78% above the Connecticut average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,191 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 27 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #12.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (18%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 27 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 170 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Meriden School District spends $19,132 per pupil, 20% below the Connecticut average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Meriden's high schools, it stands alongside Francis T. Maloney High School (1,291 students): Orville H. Platt High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 15:1).
Meriden School District also operates Francis T. Maloney High School (1,291 students) and Edison Middle School (773 students) alongside Orville H. Platt 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 Orville H. Platt High School compares
Orville H. Platt 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,132
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Meriden School District, which includes Orville H. Platt High School.
$19,132
Per student
-20%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 54.9%
Federal 14.2%
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 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
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
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 (~1,191 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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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.
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 51/100 (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 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.
Is Orville H. Platt High School a good school?
Orville H. Platt High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut. 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 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.
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