Howell Cheney Technical High School, or Cheney Tech, is a technical high school in Manchester, Connecticut. It was established in 1915 by Howell Cheney as a textile school, in order to provide training for those wishing to work at the local silk mills. It receives students from many nearby towns.
Serving 669 students in grades 9-12, Howell Cheney 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 669 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Howell Cheney Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Howell Cheney Technical High School's student population of 669 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
669 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
1915
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
Howell Cheney Technical High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howell Cheney Technical High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#857 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
32%
31%
Black
12%
12%
White
49%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Beaver
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howell Cheney Technical High School's ranking?
Howell Cheney Technical High School is ranked #857 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Howell Cheney Technical High School often compared to?
Howell Cheney Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windham 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 40% CT state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Howell Cheney Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Howell Cheney Technical High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Howell Cheney Technical High School?
669 students attend Howell Cheney Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Howell Cheney Technical High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 12% 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 Howell Cheney Technical High School?
Howell Cheney Technical High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Howell Cheney Technical High School offer ?
Howell Cheney Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Howell Cheney Technical High School part of?
Howell Cheney Technical High School is part of Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District.
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