- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Meriden, CT
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School
Federal NCES profile for H. C. Wilcox Technical High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090000201142
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Meriden · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H. C. Wilcox Technical High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Meriden, CT.
School address
NCES ID 090000201142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School held near 738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.5 → 69.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 090000201142 · Meriden, CT High · MID · TRAD
753 enr · 11.8:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: W. F. Kaynor Technical High School (831 students)
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School held near 738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.5 → 69.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- W. F. Kaynor T
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School
831 students
- Bullard-Havens
Bullard-Havens Technical High School
819 students
- This school
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School
753 students
- Platt Technica
Platt Technical High School
749 students
- A. I. Prince T
A. I. Prince Technical High School
725 students
- Henry Abbott T
Henry Abbott Technical High School
721 students
What this shows H. C. Wilcox Technical High School reports 753 students on the CCD universe file.
How H. C. Wilcox Technical High School compares
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 3% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 753 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
753
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$28,755
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.9%
White 38.6%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, H. C. Wilcox Technical High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Connecticut Technical Education and Career System reports $28,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How H. C. Wilcox Technical High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. F. Kaynor Technical High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bullard-Havens Technical High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Platt Technical High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A. I. Prince Technical High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry Abbott Technical High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H. C. Wilcox Technical High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Meriden
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~753 students)
Frequently asked questions about H. C. Wilcox Technical High School
How many students attend H. C. Wilcox Technical High School?
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School has 753 students enrolled. It is a high school in Meriden, CT. CCD year-over-year: 761 (2022-23) → 738 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at H. C. Wilcox Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at H. C. Wilcox Technical High School is 11.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at H. C. Wilcox Technical High School?
35.3% of students at H. C. Wilcox Technical High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H. C. Wilcox Technical High School?
The largest demographic group at H. C. Wilcox Technical High School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment, in Meriden, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H. C. Wilcox Technical High School?
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does H. C. Wilcox Technical High School rank among high schools in Meriden?
By Resource Investment Index, H. C. Wilcox Technical High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Meriden, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Meriden on the city page.
What other schools are in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System?
Besides H. C. Wilcox Technical High School, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System also operates W. F. Kaynor Technical High School (831 students), Bullard-Havens Technical High School (819 students), and Platt Technical High School (749 students). See the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System district page for the complete list.