Francis T. Maloney High School

www.meridenk12.org/

1,291 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Francis T. Maloney High School, located in Meriden, Connecticut, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As one of the two main high schools in the Meriden Public Schools district, it is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement. The school offers a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

Beyond its core academic program, Maloney High School is well-regarded for its vibrant extracurricular culture. Students have access to a wide array of athletic teams, fine arts programs, and specialized clubs that encourage leadership and teamwork. The school prides itself on its "Spartan" spirit, actively promoting a sense of community and school pride. By integrating traditional instruction with modern resources and extracurricular opportunities, Maloney aims to develop well-rounded citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to the Meriden community and beyond.

1,291

Total Students

79.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Francis T. Maloney High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	760
Black	157
Asian	39
Two or More	50
American Indian	2

Hispanic
760 (59.0%)
White
280 (21.7%)
Black
157 (12.2%)
Two or More
50 (3.9%)
Asian
39 (3.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Meriden School District
Phone:	(203)238-2334
Website:	http://www.meridenk12.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	739
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	210

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 290

Grade 10 340

Grade 11 341

Grade 12 320