- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090000201148
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 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 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Torrington · Resource Index
- 40
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.8 → 53.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 090000201148 · Torrington, CT High · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 12.6:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: W. F. Kaynor Technical High School (831 students)
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.8 → 53.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Oliver Wolcott 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
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School
643 students
What this shows Oliver Wolcott Technical High School reports 643 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oliver Wolcott Technical High School compares
Oliver Wolcott 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~643 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 618 (2022-23) → 648 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
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 40/100 (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 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.
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.