Orville H. Platt High School
School Overview
Orville H. Platt High School is a public school located in Meriden, Connecticut. It is a school in Meriden School District district.
According to the Connecticut state assessment result, 10% of students are proficient in Math learning and 38% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 943 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1 where a total of 84 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 943 students are attending Orville H. Platt High School. By gender, there are 494 and 449 female students at the school.
Teachers & Staffs
Total 84 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Orville H. Platt High School and the students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1. All teachers are certified. 91.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 84 | Students per teacher: 11 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 84 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 3.6% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4 | 4.8% |
| School counselors | 7 | Students per counselor: 135 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 25,595 Households |
| Population | 58,615 |
| Male | 27,815 |
| Female | 31,861 |
| Child Population | 16,661 |
| Total Housing Units | 28,826 Units |
| Average House Value | $171,900 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,027 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.00% |
| Average Household Income | $58,843 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 95.18% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Orville H. Platt High School offers 37 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 210 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 79 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Orville H. Platt High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 37 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 210 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 37 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 34 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 206 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 79 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Meriden School District
In Meriden School District, 12 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in MERIDEN, Connecticut
5 private schools are serving students in MERIDEN, Connecticut. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.