- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090000201145
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 39
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Howell Cheney Technical High School held near 669 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.4 → 59.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 090000201145 · Manchester, CT High · MID · TRAD
652 enr · 11.9:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: W. F. Kaynor Technical High School (831 students)
Howell Cheney Technical High School held near 669 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.4 → 59.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Howell Cheney 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
- H. C. Wilcox T
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
- This school
Howell Cheney Technical High School
652 students
What this shows Howell Cheney Technical High School reports 652 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howell Cheney Technical High School compares
Howell Cheney 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~652 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 669 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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 39/100 (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 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.
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.