J. M. WRIGHT TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
J. M. Wright Technical High School is a public high school that is part of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System school district, located in Stamford, CT with about 431 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 38 teachers, J. M. Wright Technical High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
J. M. Wright Technical High School, located in Stamford, Connecticut, is a specialized career and technical education (CTE) institution that serves students from across the region. Operating as part of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS), the school offers a dual-curriculum approach. Students balance a comprehensive academic program—meeting all Connecticut state requirements for a high school diploma—with intensive, hands-on training in a variety of technical trade disciplines. This model is designed to prepare graduates for either direct entry into the workforce, apprenticeship programs, or continued education at the collegiate level.
The school is well-regarded for its modern facilities and its strong partnerships with local businesses and industry leaders. By focusing on career-ready skills in areas such as information technology, culinary arts, construction, and healthcare, J. M. Wright provides students with industry-recognized certifications and real-world professional experience. Ultimately, the school serves as a vital resource for the Stamford community, bridging the gap between traditional secondary education and the specialized technical demands of the modern 21st-century economy.
For more information, contact J. M. Wright Technical High School at (203) 324-7363 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 324-7363
J. M. WRIGHT TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Stamford, CT with about 431 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Career & Technical School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 431
- Teachers:
- 38.7
- 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 431 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 54.3%
- Black or African American
- 21.3%
- White
- 20.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Female
- 43.9%
- Male
- 56.1%
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.