Serving 464 students in grades 9-12, J. M. Wright 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 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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: 464 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J. M. Wright Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
J. M. Wright Technical High School's student population of 464 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
J. M. Wright 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 J. M. Wright Technical High School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#785 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
65%
29%
Black
18%
13%
White
14%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. M. Wright Technical High School's ranking?
J. M. Wright Technical High School is ranked #785 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
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 J. M. Wright Technical High School?
The graduation rate of J. M. Wright Technical High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend J. M. Wright Technical High School?
464 students attend J. M. Wright Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of J. M. Wright Technical High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. M. Wright Technical High School?
J. M. Wright Technical High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does J. M. Wright Technical High School offer ?
J. M. Wright Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J. M. Wright Technical High School part of?
J. M. Wright Technical High School is part of Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District.
In what neighborhood is J. M. Wright Technical High School located?
J. M. Wright Technical High School is located in the Ridgeway Bulls Head neighborhood of Stamford, CT. There are 2 other public schools located in Ridgeway Bulls Head.
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