WOLCOTT HIGH SCHOOL
Wolcott High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Wolcott School District school district, located in Wolcott, CT with about 757 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 66 teachers, Wolcott 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.
Wolcott High School, located at 457 Bound Line Road in Wolcott, Connecticut, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the local community. As part of the Wolcott Public Schools district, the high school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic instruction with diverse extracurricular opportunities. The school aims to prepare its student body for post-secondary success by emphasizing core curriculum standards, critical thinking, and the development of responsible citizenship.
Beyond its academic offerings, the school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student life, providing a range of athletics, arts programs, and clubs designed to support holistic student development. Through its digital presence at [whs.wolcottps.org](http://www.whs.wolcottps.org/), the school provides students, parents, and community members with essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on district policies. Wolcott High School remains a focal point for the town, striving to maintain a supportive culture that helps students navigate the challenges of high school while working toward their future goals.
For more information, contact Wolcott High School at (203) 879-8164 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wolcott, CT 06716-2007
(203) 879-8164
http://www.whs.wolcottps.org/
WOLCOTT HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wolcott, CT with about 757 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wolcott School District
- Total Students:
- 757
- Teachers:
- 66.8
- 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
- Title I schoolwide 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 757 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WOLCOTT HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 87.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Black or African American
- 2.0%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
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.