- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stamford, CT
J. M. Wright Technical High School
Federal NCES profile for J. M. Wright 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 090000201672
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. M. Wright Technical High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Stamford · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
J. M. Wright Technical High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. M. Wright Technical High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Stamford, CT.
School address
NCES ID 090000201672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
J. M. Wright Technical High School grew from 429 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.9 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 090000201672 · Stamford, CT High · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 12.3:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: W. F. Kaynor Technical High School (831 students)
J. M. Wright Technical High School grew from 429 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 40.9 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
J. M. Wright 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
J. M. Wright Technical High School
494 students
What this shows J. M. Wright Technical High School reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. M. Wright Technical High School compares
J. M. Wright Technical High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▲ 24% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.0%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.0%
African American 14.6%
White 10.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, J. M. Wright Technical High School is less 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 J. M. Wright 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Platt Technical High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A. I. Prince Technical High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. M. Wright 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 Stamford
3 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 (~494 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. M. Wright Technical High School
How many students attend J. M. Wright Technical High School?
J. M. Wright Technical High School has 494 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stamford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. M. Wright Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. M. Wright Technical High School is 12.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J. M. Wright Technical High School?
45.2% of students at J. M. Wright Technical High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. M. Wright Technical High School?
The largest demographic group at J. M. Wright Technical High School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.0% of enrollment, in Stamford, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. M. Wright Technical High School?
J. M. Wright 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 J. M. Wright Technical High School rank among high schools in Stamford?
By Resource Investment Index, J. M. Wright Technical High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Stamford, 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 Stamford on the city page.
What other schools are in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System?
Besides J. M. Wright 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.