Oliver Wolcott Technical High School

75 Oliver St.
Torrington, CT 06790
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School serves 637 students in grades 9-12.
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 51%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 637 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90-94% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Oliver Wolcott Technical High School's student population of 637 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
637 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Oliver Wolcott Technical High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Oliver Wolcott Technical High School is 0.36, 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)
Overall Testing Rank
#634 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
14%
29%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
79%
49%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.36
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Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Oliver Wolcott Technical High School's ranking?
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School is ranked #634 out of 940 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 39% CT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% 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 90%.
How many students attend Oliver Wolcott Technical High School?
637 students attend Oliver Wolcott Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Oliver Wolcott Technical High School students are White, 14% 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 13:1, which is higher than 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 637 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 90-94% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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