H. C. WILCOX TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School is a public high school that is part of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System school district, located in Meriden, CT with about 743 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 71 teachers, H. C. Wilcox Technical High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School, located in Meriden, Connecticut, is a premier career and technical education (CTE) institution that serves as part of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System. The school offers a unique educational model that integrates a comprehensive high school curriculum with intensive vocational training. Students at Wilcox are provided with the opportunity to earn both a high school diploma and a certificate of proficiency in one of several specialized trade programs, ranging from advanced manufacturing and automotive technology to graphic communications and culinary arts.
Beyond its technical programs, Wilcox Technical High School is known for its commitment to workforce readiness and community engagement. By emphasizing hands-on learning, industry-standard equipment, and real-world internships, the school prepares its students for immediate entry into the workforce, apprenticeship programs, or post-secondary education. With a focus on academic rigor and professional development, Wilcox plays a vital role in developing the skilled labor force necessary to support the local and regional economy in Connecticut.
For more information, contact H. C. Wilcox Technical High School at (203) 238-6260 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-6260
H. C. WILCOX TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Meriden, CT with about 743 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Career & Technical School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 743
- Teachers:
- 71.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 743 students
- White
- 47.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 42.1%
- Black or African American
- 5.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 41.0%
- Male
- 59.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.