Oliver Wolcott Technical High School, Wolcott Tech, or OWTS is a technical high school located in Torrington, Connecticut. It is in the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System. Wolcott Tech receives students from many nearby towns.
Serving 648 students in grades 9-12, Oliver Wolcott 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: 648 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School's student population of 648 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
648 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oliver Wolcott Technical High School is 0.42, 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
#755 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
19%
31%
Black
1%
12%
White
74%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oliver Wolcott Technical High School's ranking?
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School is ranked #755 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Oliver Wolcott Technical High School often compared to?
Oliver Wolcott Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Torrington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oliver Wolcott Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Oliver Wolcott Technical High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Oliver Wolcott Technical High School?
648 students attend Oliver Wolcott Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Oliver Wolcott Technical High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oliver Wolcott Technical High School?
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Oliver Wolcott Technical High School offer ?
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oliver Wolcott Technical High School part of?
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School is part of Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District.
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