H. C. Wilcox Technical High School

Connecticut Technical Education and Career System

wilcox.cttech.org/

761 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

761

Total Students

64.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for H. C. Wilcox Technical High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	323
Hispanic	348
Black	40
Asian	7
Two or More	37
American Indian	1

Hispanic
348 (46.0 %)
White
323 (42.7 %)
Black
40 (5.3 %)
Two or More
37 (4.9 %)
Asian
7 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System
Phone:	(203)238-6260
Website:	http://wilcox.cttech.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	761
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	288
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 198

Grade 10 197

Grade 11 176

Grade 12 190