Serving 789 students in grades 9-12, W. F. Kaynor 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: 789 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School's student population of 789 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
789 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
W. F. Kaynor 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 W. F. Kaynor Technical High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#630 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
47%
29%
Black
13%
13%
White
30%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W. F. Kaynor Technical High School's ranking?
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School is ranked #630 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are W. F. Kaynor Technical High School often compared to?
W. F. Kaynor Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H. C. Wilcox Technical High School, John F. Kennedy 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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of W. F. Kaynor Technical High School?
The graduation rate of W. F. Kaynor Technical High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend W. F. Kaynor Technical High School?
789 students attend W. F. Kaynor Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of W. F. Kaynor Technical High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W. F. Kaynor Technical High School?
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does W. F. Kaynor Technical High School offer ?
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is W. F. Kaynor Technical High School part of?
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School is part of Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District.
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