H. C. Wilcox Technical High School

298 Oregon Rd.
Meriden, CT 06450
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 788 students in grades 9-12, H. C. Wilcox Technical High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 788 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

H. C. Wilcox Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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School Overview

H. C. Wilcox Technical High School's student population of 788 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
788 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
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School Rankings

H. C. Wilcox Technical High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H. C. Wilcox Technical High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
#673 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of H. C. Wilcox Technical High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-44%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
45%
29%
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Black
5%
13%
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White
44%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
This chart display the diversity score of H. C. Wilcox Technical High School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart display graduation rate of H. C. Wilcox Technical High School and public school graduation rate of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in H. C. Wilcox Technical High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is H. C. Wilcox Technical High School's ranking?
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School is ranked #673 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are H. C. Wilcox Technical High School often compared to?
H. C. Wilcox Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vinal Technical High School, Orville H. Platt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of H. C. Wilcox Technical High School?
The graduation rate of H. C. Wilcox Technical High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend H. C. Wilcox Technical High School?
788 students attend H. C. Wilcox Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of H. C. Wilcox Technical High School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H. C. Wilcox Technical High School?
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does H. C. Wilcox Technical High School offer ?
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is H. C. Wilcox Technical High School part of?
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School is part of Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 788 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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