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Orville H. Platt High School

PublicGrades 9–12
Meriden, Connecticut · Meriden School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,184
Student:Teacher16.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch81%
Title INo
Orville H. Platt
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 427
1,184
Total Enrollment
State avg: 43%
81%+37pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Orville H. Platt High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Meriden, Connecticut. The school enrolls 1,184 students. It is part of the Meriden School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Connecticut state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictMeriden School District
County9170
CityMeriden
ZIP06450
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID090240000449

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,184

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %81%
State Avg43%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)