How do these schools compare?
| Metric | H. C. Wilcox Technical High School | Mark T. Sheehan High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Meriden, CT | Wallingford, CT |
| School Type | vocational | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 753 | 673 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.2% | 25.3% |
| 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 | H. C. Wilcox Technical High School | Mark T. Sheehan High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $28,755 | $25,569 |
| District | Connecticut Technical Education and Career System | Wallingford Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | H. C. Wilcox Technical High School | Mark T. Sheehan High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.6% | 64.9% |
| African American | 6.0% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48.9% | 21.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 6.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 4.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | H. C. Wilcox Technical High School | Mark T. Sheehan High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 24 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 197:1 | 188:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.6% | 12.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 71 | 44 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.