Serving 620 students in grades 9-12, Wolcott High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wolcott High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Wolcott High School's student population of 620 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
620 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Wolcott High School ranks within the top 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wolcott High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#413 out of 942 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%

Hispanic
16%
31%

Black
5%
12%

White
73%
47%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%

Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
37%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wolcott High School's ranking?
Wolcott High School is ranked #413 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wolcott High School?
The graduation rate of Wolcott High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Wolcott High School?
620 students attend Wolcott High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Wolcott High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wolcott High School?
Wolcott High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wolcott High School offer ?
Wolcott High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wolcott High School part of?
Wolcott High School is part of Wolcott School District.
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