School Overview
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School, located in Torrington, Connecticut, is part of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS). The school provides a unique educational environment that blends rigorous academic coursework with comprehensive vocational and technical training. Students at Oliver Wolcott are given the opportunity to explore various trade technologies, preparing them to graduate with both a high school diploma and industry-recognized certifications, which positions them for immediate entry into the workforce or advanced post-secondary education.

The school is well-regarded for its hands-on approach to learning, offering a wide array of career clusters such as manufacturing, construction, health technology, and culinary arts, among others. By integrating real-world shop experiences with traditional classroom studies, Oliver Wolcott fosters a culture of professional development and technical proficiency. Additionally, the school maintains strong partnerships with local businesses and industry leaders, ensuring that its curriculum remains relevant to current market demands while providing students with valuable networking and internship opportunities.
618
Total Students
51.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oliver Wolcott Technical High School
Demographic Student Count
White464
Hispanic106
Black4
Asian1
Two or More36
American Indian2
  • White
    464 (75.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    106 (17.3 %)
  • Two or More
    36 (5.9 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: (860)496-5300
Website: http://wolcott.cttech.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 618
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 192
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 42
Grades Taught
Grade 9 166
Grade 10 172
Grade 11 144
Grade 12 136

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Oliver Wolcott Technical High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9166
Grade 10172
Grade 11144
Grade 12136
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Oliver Wolcott Technical High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19932.2%
Male41467%
Not Specified50.8%