C
Below Average
57/100

H. C. Wilcox Technical High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 298 Oregon Rd., Meriden, CT 06450
Overall
C
57/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 47% · Math 17% proficient · 28th percentile in Connecticut
Graduation
A
97% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Connecticut schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

57
Repit Score
out of 100
738
Students
enrolled
10.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$1K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%28/100reading 31st percentile, math 26th percentile among Connecticut high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%83/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%69/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 46% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Connecticut schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −21 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Connecticut. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (−11 pts vs. state avg 58%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency17% (−31 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+5 pts vs. state avg 92%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Connecticut state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%27%reading -18 pts, math -26 pts16th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%8%reading +0 pts, math -11 pts42nd percentile (list)
Low-income42%12%reading +1 pts, math -11 pts37th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 298 Oregon Rd.
City Meriden
ZIP Code 06450
District 0900002
NCES School ID 090000201142
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 06450

Understanding the community around H. C. Wilcox Technical High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $64,887
Per Capita Income $36,022
Poverty Rate 10.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%
High School or Higher 86.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $196,200
Median Rent $1,220
Owner-Occupied 63.6%
Renter-Occupied 36.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for H. C. Wilcox Technical High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 57.9%
Female 41.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 46.9%
White 40.8%
Black 6.5%
Two or More Races 4.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 738
Teachers (FTE) 69.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for H. C. Wilcox Technical High School?
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School has a Repit School Score of 57 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend H. C. Wilcox Technical High School?
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School has 738 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1.
What grades does H. C. Wilcox Technical High School serve?
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does H. C. Wilcox Technical High School receive per student?
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School receives $515 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
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Avg Home Value
$322,386
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,852
1-Year Change
+5.9%
% Renters
36.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026