Enrollment
652
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Manchester, CT
Howell Cheney Technical High School
Federal NCES profile for Howell Cheney Technical High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090000201145
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howell Cheney Technical High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Howell Cheney Technical High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howell Cheney Technical High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Manchester, CT.
School address
NCES ID 090000201145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Howell Cheney Technical High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Howell Cheney Technical High School
Howell Cheney Technical High School is a mid-sized high school in Manchester, Connecticut, enrolling 652 students.
At 11.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.0% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 652 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 163 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #131, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 64/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 163 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Connecticut Technical Education and Career System spends $489 per pupil, 98% below the Connecticut average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 144 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 652 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Manchester's high schools, it stands alongside Manchester High School (1,703 students): Howell Cheney Technical High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.9:1 vs 9.6:1).
Connecticut Technical Education and Career System also operates W. F. Kaynor Technical High School (831 students) and Bullard-Havens Technical High School (819 students) alongside Howell Cheney Technical High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Howell Cheney Technical High School compares
Howell Cheney Technical High School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 1% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.0%
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
$489
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 49.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Howell Cheney Technical High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, which includes Howell Cheney Technical High School.
$489
Per student
-98%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
-97%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.6%
State 86.4%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Howell Cheney Technical High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. F. Kaynor Technical High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bullard-Havens Technical High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| H. C. Wilcox Technical High School | Similar size | Similar 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 |
Comparisons are relative to Howell Cheney Technical High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Manchester
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~652 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Howell Cheney Technical High School
How many students attend Howell Cheney Technical High School?
Howell Cheney Technical High School has 652 students enrolled. It is a high school in Manchester, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howell Cheney Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howell Cheney Technical High School is 11.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 24% 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 Howell Cheney Technical High School?
36.0% of students at Howell Cheney Technical High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howell Cheney Technical High School?
The largest demographic group at Howell Cheney Technical High School is White at 49.6% of enrollment, in Manchester, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howell Cheney Technical High School?
Howell Cheney Technical High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Howell Cheney Technical High School rank among high schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Howell Cheney Technical High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Manchester, 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 Manchester on the city page.
Is Howell Cheney Technical High School a good school?
Howell Cheney Technical High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System?
Besides Howell Cheney 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 H. C. Wilcox Technical High School (753 students). See the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System district page for the complete list.
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