H.C. Wilcox Technical High School, or Wilcox Tech, is a technical high school located in Meriden, Connecticut, that was first established in 1918. It receives students from many nearby towns. Wilcox Tech is part of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System.
Serving 753 students in grades 9-12, H. C. Wilcox Technical High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 753 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School's student population of 753 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
753 students
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 12, 2026
School Rankings
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H. C. Wilcox Technical High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#773 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
49%
32%
Black
6%
12%
White
38%
46%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H. C. Wilcox Technical High School's ranking?
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School is ranked #773 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are H. C. Wilcox Technical High School often compared to?
H. C. Wilcox Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vinal Technical High School, Orville H. Platt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of H. C. Wilcox Technical High School?
The graduation rate of H. C. Wilcox Technical High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend H. C. Wilcox Technical High School?
753 students attend H. C. Wilcox Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of H. C. Wilcox Technical High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of H. C. Wilcox Technical High School?
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does H. C. Wilcox Technical High School offer ?
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is H. C. Wilcox Technical High School part of?
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School is part of Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District.
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