Serving 761 students in grades 9-12, H. C. Wilcox 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 25-29% (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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
H. C. Wilcox 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 H. C. Wilcox Technical High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of H. C. Wilcox Technical High School?
The graduation rate of H. C. Wilcox Technical High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend H. C. Wilcox Technical High School?
761 students attend H. C. Wilcox Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of H. C. Wilcox Technical High School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H. C. Wilcox Technical High School?
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does H. C. Wilcox Technical High School offer ?
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is H. C. Wilcox Technical High School part of?
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