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Oliver Wolcott Technical High School

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Oliver Wolcott Technical High School ranks 87 th of 135 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

87^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 135 Connecticut High Schools

Better than 36% of Connecticut high schools

Summary

Oliver Wolcott Technical High School is a regional public technical high school in Torrington, CT, serving 643 students in grades 9–12 as part of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System. The school's clearest strength is its graduation rate, which has climbed steadily from 92.2% in 2021–2022 to 97.5% in 2024–2025 — well above the state average of 91.2% and ahead of nearby Torrington High School (88.3%), Bristol Central High School (93.7%), and Terryville High School (93.2%). Among neighboring schools, only Thomaston High School, Canton High School, and Lewis S. Mills High School post higher graduation rates.

Academically, the picture is more uneven. Only 5.8% of 11th graders were proficient in math on the SAT in 2025–2026, far below the state rate of 31.3% and below Torrington High School at 17.4%. Higher-performing neighbors such as Canton High School (47.3%), Lewis S. Mills High School (50.0%), and Northwestern Regional High School (38.6%) are well ahead; only The Gilbert School (10.9%) is in a similar range. Science scores have been volatile, jumping from 9.4% proficient in 2024–2025 to 44.1% in 2025–2026, near the state average. Despite these challenges, the school's overall state ranking improved from the 11th percentile to the 35th percentile in one year, suggesting real momentum.

Chronic absenteeism has fallen from 32.8% in 2021–2022 to 19.8% in 2025–2026, but that remains above the state rate of 16.4% and slightly above Torrington High School at 17.1%. Oliver Wolcott serves a less economically disadvantaged population than its next-door neighbor — 36.4% of students qualify for free/reduced-price lunch versus 62.3% at Torrington High School. Outcomes vary widely by student group: male students ranked near the bottom statewide in 2024–2025, while Hispanic students and students from low-income families posted comparatively stronger results, with the low-income group jumping from the 17th to the 54th percentile over the past year. The bottom line for families: Oliver Wolcott offers strong graduation outcomes and hands-on technical learning, but the low math proficiency and inconsistent science achievement deserve careful consideration.

643

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$29,886

Per pupil spending ?

36.4%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

75 Oliver St.
Torrington, CT 06790

(860) 496-5300

District: Connecticut Technical Education and Career System

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.5%

Hispanic:

18.8%

Two or more races:

5.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 11th percentile in 2025 → 36th in 2026

Strengths

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Connecticut average (91%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 36th (2026) from a 11th-percentile low (2025)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Connecticut average (25% vs 46% meeting standards)

!Math scores 25 pts below the Connecticut average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school25%

District avg27%

Connecticut avg46%

87^th of 135

Connecticut public high schools ?

Bottom 36%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From bottom 40% (2016) to bottom 36% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 16High Schools in the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System

138^th of 153Connecticut Technical Education and Career System among Connecticut districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	27.3	87 of 135	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	12.6	125 of 141	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	23.9	109 of 145	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	19.3	101 of 139	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	32.4	129 of 200	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	23.9	107 of 140	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	37.8	79 of 132	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	34.7	139 of 196	29.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	68.7	81 of 193	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	63.7	97 of 188	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	69.1	87 of 189	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	67.0	81 of 186	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	69.2	62 of 176	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	74.5	48 of 176	72.7%	★★★★☆
2007	67.2	78 of 176	55.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	11.4	94 of 104	9.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	12.6	90 of 102	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	27.6	132 of 189	30.2%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	38.5	35 of 63	44.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	43.5	31 of 69	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	17.5	58 of 70	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.0	44 of 65	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.6	28 of 63	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	37.1	95 of 155	38.7%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	5.7	110 of 111	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	24.6	75 of 100	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	10.6	92 of 100	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	33.0	120 of 182	34.1%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	32.8	122 of 175	30.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	3.0	114 of 116	1.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	4.6	114 of 117	2.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	11.3	142 of 155	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)55th percentile+20 vs school

Hispanic (2025)44th percentile+33 vs school

Special Education (2021)30th percentile-5 vs school

Female (2025)10th percentile~ school

White (2025)2nd percentile-10 vs school

Male (2025)1st percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2025-2026) ?

Science44%-6 vs state

Math6%-25 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, October 8, 2009

Myself as well as my three older boys attended and graduated from Oliver Wolcott. We had a great experience there and learned alot. The teachers there deserve a big thumbs up. I would recommend this school to anyone. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				NGSS Science (2026)		SAT English Language Arts (2026)	SAT Math (2026)	SBAC English Language Arts (2026)		SBAC Mathematics (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 8th Grade	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School	Public	9-12	75 Oliver St.	Torrington	06790	Northwest Hills Planning Region	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	No	(860) 496-5300	643	53	12.2	36.4%	466 (72.5%)	7 (1.1%)	121 (18.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.6%)	27.3	87^th of 135 public high schools	35.6%		12.6	125^th of 141 public high schools	11.3%	38		44.1		5.8					$29,886
Torrington High School	Public	9-12	50 Major Besse Dr.	Torrington	06790	Northwest Hills Planning Region	Torrington School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 489-2294	1,034	87	11.9	62.3%	386 (37.3%)	81 (7.8%)	475 (45.9%)	57 (5.5%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	27 (2.6%)								(n/a)		32.7							$24,761
Lewis S. Mills High School	Public	9-12	26 Lyon Rd.	Burlington	06013	Northwest Hills Planning Region	Regional School District 10	No	No	No	No	(860) 673-0423	614	54	11.4	14.8%	398 (64.8%)	2 (0.3%)	58 (9.4%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	146 (23.8%)	85.9	19^th of 135 public high schools	85.9%		79.6	31^st of 141 public high schools	78.0%	12		74.4	77.0	50.0					$22,005
Northwestern Regional High School	Public	9-12	100 Battistoni Dr.	Winsted	06098	Northwest Hills Planning Region	Regional School District 07	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 379-8525	536	55	9.6	23.5%	503 (93.8%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (3.0%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	83.5	26^th of 135 public high schools	80.7%		75.4	38^th of 141 public high schools	73.0%	12		75.7	74.5						$28,876
Lakeview High School	Public	9-12	98 Wamogo Road	Litchfield	06759	Northwest Hills Planning Region	Regional School District 20	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(860) 567-7410	583	59	9.8	27.6%	508 (87.1%)	9 (1.5%)	41 (7.0%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.2%)	60.1	51^st of 135 public high schools	62.2%					(n/a)		40.5	73.2	35.6					$27,890
Explorations	Public, Charter	9-12	71 Spencer St.	Winsted	06098	Northwest Hills Planning Region	Explorations District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(860) 738-9070	77	8	9.5	58.4%	53 (68.8%)	5 (6.5%)	9 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.1%)								(n/a)									$22,438
The Gilbert School	Public	7-12	200 Williams Ave.	Winsted	06098	Northwest Hills Planning Region	The Gilbert School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 379-8521	452	38	11.9	56.4%	302 (66.8%)	14 (3.1%)	95 (21.0%)	17 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.3%)	17.7	108^th of 135 public high schools	20.0%		23	102^nd of 141 public high schools	27.7%	6	785.0	25.9		10.9	43.2	39.1	33.8	32.2
Terryville High School	Public	9-12	33 North Harwinton Avenue	Terryville	06786	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Plymouth School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 314-2777	337	32	10.6	54.3%	244 (72.4%)	7 (2.1%)	60 (17.8%)	5 (1.5%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.0%)	23.9	96^th of 135 public high schools	28.9%		49.9	62^nd of 141 public high schools	56.0%	34		30.0		15.7					$26,042
Canton High School	Public	9-12	76 Simonds Avenue	Canton	06019	Capitol Planning Region	Canton School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 693-7707	443	46	9.6	21.9%	348 (78.6%)	41 (9.3%)	28 (6.3%)	15 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	87.6	17^th of 135 public high schools	87.4%		90	14^th of 141 public high schools	90.1%	3		85.3	77.3	47.3					$25,743
Thomaston High School	Public	7-12	185 Branch Rd.	Thomaston	06787	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Thomaston School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 283-3030	307	29	10.7	35.8%	254 (82.7%)	5 (1.6%)	34 (11.1%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)								(n/a)	799.0	1078.0		17.4	59.3	2566.0	56.9	61.1	$26,698

Frequently Asked Questions about Oliver Wolcott Technical High School

What is the racial makeup of Oliver Wolcott Technical High School?

Students at Oliver Wolcott Technical High School are 72% White, 19% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Not Specified, 1% African American.

What district is Oliver Wolcott Technical High School in?

Connecticut Technical Education and Career System

Is Oliver Wolcott Technical High School a good school?

Oliver Wolcott Technical High School ranks 87^th of 135 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Oliver Wolcott Technical High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 643 students attended Oliver Wolcott Technical High School.

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