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#709 of 990 schools in CT
Howell Cheney Technical High School
High School · Connecticut Technical Education and Career System · Manchester, CT
A Connecticut Technical Education and Career System high school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.
791 West Middle Tpke., Manchester, CT 06040
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Howell Cheney Technical High School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Howell Cheney Technical High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,253/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manchester), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,741
Median home value
$238,900
Median rent
$1,361/mo
College educated
36%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Path Academy at MccEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Clinical Day School - Manchester Memorial HospitalPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 1.8 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| The Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Manchester High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,739 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Connecticut Technical Education and Career System
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #12 of 17
- District spending per student
- $28,755NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Howell Cheney Technical High School is listed in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Howell Cheney Technical High School
Howell Cheney Technical High School is a public high school in Manchester, CT, part of Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, serving approximately 669 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #709 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Howell Cheney Technical High School
What grades does Howell Cheney Technical High School serve?
Howell Cheney Technical High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Howell Cheney Technical High School?
Howell Cheney Technical High School has an enrollment of approximately 669 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howell Cheney Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howell Cheney Technical High School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Howell Cheney Technical High School rank in CT?
Howell Cheney Technical High School ranks #709 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Howell Cheney Technical High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Howell Cheney Technical High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Howell Cheney Technical High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Howell Cheney Technical High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Howell Cheney Technical High School a charter school?
No, Howell Cheney Technical High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Howell Cheney Technical High School a Title I school?
No, Howell Cheney Technical High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Howell Cheney Technical High School?
41.4% of students at Howell Cheney Technical High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 669
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.7%
- Phone
- (860) 649-5396
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 06040)
- 36,171
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06040; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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