WETHERSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Wethersfield High School is a public high school that is part of the Wethersfield School District school district, located in Wethersfield, CT with about 1,152 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 86 teachers, Wethersfield High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Wethersfield High School, located at 411 Wolcott Hill Road in Wethersfield, Connecticut, serves as the primary public secondary school for the local community. The school is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness while maintaining a strong connection to the town’s historical identity. With a diverse curriculum that includes honors and Advanced Placement courses, the school aims to challenge its student body while providing the necessary support systems to ensure individual academic growth.
Beyond academics, Wethersfield High School places a significant emphasis on extracurricular engagement, offering a wide array of athletic programs, performing arts, and student-led clubs. These activities are designed to build school spirit and encourage the development of well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute to their community. The school acts as a central pillar in Wethersfield, consistently working to balance rigorous educational standards with a culture of inclusivity and civic responsibility for its students in grades 9 through 12.
For more information, contact Wethersfield High School at (860) 571-8200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wethersfield, CT 06109-2798
(860) 571-8200
http://64.70.212.114/whs.htm
WETHERSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Wethersfield, CT with about 1,152 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wethersfield School District
- Total Students:
- 1,152
- Teachers:
- 86.6
- 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 1,152 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WETHERSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 71.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.0%
- Asian
- 4.8%
- Black or African American
- 4.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 52.2%
- Male
- 47.8%
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.