- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Middletown, CT
Vinal Technical High School
Federal NCES profile for Vinal Technical High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090000201150
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vinal Technical High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools.
- #11 of 11
- public schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Vinal Technical High School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vinal Technical High School ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Middletown, CT.
School address
NCES ID 090000201150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Vinal Technical High School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.4 → 51.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 090000201150 · Middletown, CT High · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 10.4:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: W. F. Kaynor Technical High School (831 students)
Vinal Technical High School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.4 → 51.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Vinal 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
Vinal Technical High School
522 students
What this shows Vinal Technical High School reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vinal Technical High School compares
Vinal 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 3% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 26% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 6.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Vinal Technical High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Vinal Technical High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. F. Kaynor Technical High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| A. I. Prince Technical High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vinal 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 Middletown
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 (~522 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vinal Technical High School
How many students attend Vinal Technical High School?
Vinal Technical High School has 522 students enrolled. It is a high school in Middletown, CT. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vinal Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vinal Technical High School is 10.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 34% 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 Vinal Technical High School?
35.3% of students at Vinal Technical High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vinal Technical High School?
The largest demographic group at Vinal Technical High School is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Middletown, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vinal Technical High School?
Vinal Technical High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Vinal Technical High School rank among public schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Vinal Technical High School ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Middletown, 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 Middletown on the city page.
What other schools are in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System?
Besides Vinal 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.