Vinal Technical High School

60 Daniels St.
Middletown, CT 06457
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 489 students in grades 9-12, Vinal 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 489 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Vinal Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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School Overview

Vinal Technical High School's student population of 489 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
489 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Vinal 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 Vinal Technical High School is 0.52, 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
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State Level (CT)
#785 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
39%
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30-34%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
20%
29%
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Black
7%
13%
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White
66%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
This chart display the diversity score of Vinal Technical High School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
90%
This chart display graduation rate of Vinal Technical High School and public school graduation rate of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Vinal Technical High School's ranking?
Vinal Technical High School is ranked #785 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Vinal Technical High School often compared to?
Vinal Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H. C. Wilcox Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vinal Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Vinal Technical High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Vinal Technical High School?
489 students attend Vinal Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Vinal Technical High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vinal Technical High School?
Vinal Technical High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Vinal Technical High School offer ?
Vinal Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vinal Technical High School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 489 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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