H.C. Wilcox Technical High School

H.C. Wilcox Technical High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
298 Oregon Rd,  Meriden, CT
Connecticut Technical High School
3.7
4.0
738 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Joyce Mowrey
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
69
Full Time Teachers
69
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
510
Verbal
530
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
196:1

Student Diversity

Male
57.6%
Female
41.8%
Hispanic
45.7%
White
42.4%
Black
5.3%
Two or more races
4.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Connecticut 114 Students
Southern Connecticut State University 111 Students
Central Connecticut State University 110 Students
Quinnipiac University 73 Students
University of New Haven 70 Students
University of Hartford 60 Students
Connecticut State Community College - Middlesex Campus 39 Students
Sacred Heart University 33 Students
Boston University 30 Students
Eastern Connecticut State University 30 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 58 Students
Psychology 37 Students
Computer Science 29 Students
Business 28 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 14 Students
Marketing 13 Students
Graphic Design 13 Students
Mechanical Engineering 12 Students
Biology 11 Students
Electrical Engineering 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 198 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/19/2024
Wilcox has many options for incoming students regarding shop selection such as carpentry, culinary, and Information technology. However, I would like to see an improvement in the academic side of the school. I understand that technical schools don't focus on academics but there should be more options for classes.
4.0 Alum
6/30/2023
I recently graduated from Wilcox Tech and I feel like I would prepare for the outside world and I feel like I built a family at the school. I feel like the Walcox family is very welcoming and I feel like they have many activities for students to be a part of even if they don't like to do certain activities I just feel like Wilcox should have more school white activities like pep rallies, and activities other than just field day we're students get to interact with each other because I feel like that build a stronger school community
3.0 Senior
4/30/2021
Good technical education but terrible academic education. They need to work more on getting their teachers to behave and work hard than the students.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 other
1/13/2022
Students earn valuable trade knowledge and life skills giving them a leg up on regular high school students, while still getting a quality academic education. Be prepared as the course load while in academics may be more challenging as you have to perform to the same standards as students who have t...
5.0 parent
4/24/2020
Great school, great teachers, and wonderful environment
1.0 parent
2/25/2019
Terrible, My child got into her first altercation ever in school and she was supposed unfairly for 10 days by two vice Principles, could not talk to the Principal because she was out the whole time ,when I was told she would be in on certain days she never came in .
5.0 parent
9/8/2014
The renovation is beautiful. My son had an easy transition from middle to high school because the staff is very involved and they actually care about how well your child performs. Parent and teacher involvement is a priority at Wilcox and my son has done really well here. So I am happy because he is...

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H.C. Wilcox Technical High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Meriden, CT, in the Meriden neighborhood, and is served by the Connecticut Technical High School in Connecticut. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 738 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. H.C. Wilcox Technical High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average SAT score is 1040. The average home value in this area is $336,781. Discover additional schools in the area, like Orville H. Platt High School, Francis T. Maloney High School, Midstate Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Meriden has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near H.C. Wilcox Technical High School.

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