Enrollment
643
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Torrington, CT
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School
Federal NCES profile for Oliver Wolcott Technical High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090000201148
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Torrington · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oliver Wolcott Technical High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Torrington, CT.
School address
NCES ID 090000201148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oliver Wolcott Technical High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oliver Wolcott Technical High School
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School is a mid-sized high school in Torrington, Connecticut, enrolling 643 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.0% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 643 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 177 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #154, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 42/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 214 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% 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.
Among Torrington's high schools, it stands alongside Torrington High School (1,034 students): Oliver Wolcott Technical High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.6:1 vs 11.9:1).
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 Oliver Wolcott 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 Oliver Wolcott Technical High School compares
Oliver Wolcott 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 20% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 69% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.3%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Oliver Wolcott Technical High School is less 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 Oliver Wolcott 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 Oliver Wolcott Technical High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. F. Kaynor Technical High School | Larger | Higher 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 | Higher 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 Oliver Wolcott 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 Torrington
1 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 (~643 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Oliver Wolcott Technical High School
How many students attend Oliver Wolcott Technical High School?
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School has 643 students enrolled. It is a high school in Torrington, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oliver Wolcott Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oliver Wolcott Technical High School is 12.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oliver Wolcott Technical High School?
29.0% of students at Oliver Wolcott Technical High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oliver Wolcott Technical High School?
The largest demographic group at Oliver Wolcott Technical High School is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Torrington, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oliver Wolcott Technical High School?
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Oliver Wolcott Technical High School rank among public schools in Torrington?
By Resource Investment Index, Oliver Wolcott Technical High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Torrington, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Torrington on the city page.
Is Oliver Wolcott Technical High School a good school?
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School earns 34/100 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 Oliver Wolcott 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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