How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Emmett O'Brien Technical High School | H. C. Wilcox Technical High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ansonia, CT | Meriden, CT |
| School Type | vocational | vocational |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 618 | 753 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 33.8% | 35.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Emmett O'Brien Technical High School | H. C. Wilcox Technical High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $515 | $515 |
| District | Connecticut Technical Education and Career System | Connecticut Technical Education and Career System |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Emmett O'Brien Technical High School | H. C. Wilcox Technical High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44.7% | 38.6% |
| African American | 11.4% | 6.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.4% | 48.9% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.7% | 5.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Emmett O'Brien Technical High School | H. C. Wilcox Technical High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 154.5:1 | 188.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.0% | 30.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 84 | 71 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.