Oliver Wolcott Technical High School

Oliver Wolcott Technical High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
75 Oliver St,  Torrington, CT
Connecticut Technical High School
3.3
5.0
618 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Richard C Shellman
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
52
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
500
Verbal
540
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
158:1

Student Diversity

Male
67%
Female
32.2%
White
75.1%
Hispanic
17.2%
Two or more races
5.8%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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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 56 Students
Central Connecticut State University 44 Students
Connecticut State Community College - Northwestern Campus 41 Students
Southern Connecticut State University 30 Students
Quinnipiac University 28 Students
University of Hartford 28 Students
University of New Haven 21 Students
Culinary Institute of America 21 Students
Johnson & Wales University- Providence 20 Students
Sacred Heart University 18 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 35 Students
Psychology 15 Students
Business 13 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 13 Students
Biology 10 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students
Engineering 8 Students
Baking and Pastry Arts 8 Students
Graphic Design 7 Students
Criminal Justice and Corrections 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 110 Reviews
4.0 Alum
3/31/2023
It was a very good school I just wish that the shops weren't so male dominated and more welcoming to the girls who want to be in a trade.
4.0 Alum
2/16/2021
This school is good for learning trades and working with your hands, but the academics are lacking. I got lucky and had great instructors, but overall your experience is what you make of it. There is also very little diversity and no music department.
3.0 Senior
12/2/2018
I loved all of my friends made at OWTS, and especially enjoyed playing volleyball and many of my teachers. However, the school itself is quite rundown, and some teachers seem very tired of their jobs and just want to leave. I wish it was a more engaging school, with more school spirit for both teachers and students to want to be there.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/20/2017
I am very impressed with this school.
5.0 student
1/22/2008
5.0 parent
1/2/2008

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