- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wolcott, CT
Wolcott High School
Federal NCES profile for Wolcott High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090528001107
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wolcott High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Connecticut schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Wolcott · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wolcott High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wolcott High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Wolcott, CT.
School address
District: Wolcott School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090528001107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Wolcott High School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.8 → 66.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 090528001107 · Wolcott, CT High · MID · TRAD
611 enr · 8.6:1 · 20.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Tyrrell Middle School (498 students)
Wolcott High School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.8 → 66.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Wolcott High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wolcott High School
611 students
- Tyrrell Middle
Tyrrell Middle School
498 students
- Wakelee School
Wakelee School
366 students
- Alcott School
Alcott School
320 students
- Frisbie School
Frisbie School
265 students
What this shows Wolcott High School reports 611 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wolcott High School compares
Wolcott 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 29% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 44% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 611 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
611
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 7% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,450
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 122 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Wolcott High School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Wolcott School District reports $21,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wolcott High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrrell Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wakelee School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alcott School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frisbie School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wolcott High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~611 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wolcott High School
How many students attend Wolcott High School?
Wolcott High School has 611 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wolcott, CT. CCD year-over-year: 649 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wolcott High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wolcott High School is 8.6:1, which is 29% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 45% 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 Wolcott High School?
20.5% of students at Wolcott High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wolcott High School?
The largest demographic group at Wolcott High School is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Wolcott, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wolcott High School?
Wolcott High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Wolcott High School rank among public schools in Wolcott?
By Resource Investment Index, Wolcott High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Wolcott, 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 Wolcott on the city page.
What other schools are in Wolcott School District?
Besides Wolcott High School, Wolcott School District also operates Tyrrell Middle School (498 students), Wakelee School (366 students), and Alcott School (320 students). See the Wolcott School District district page for the complete list.