Below Average
#824 of 990 schools in CT
Windham Technical High School
High School · Connecticut Technical Education and Career System · Willimantic, CT
A Connecticut Technical Education and Career System high school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
210 Birch St., Willimantic, CT 06226
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Windham Technical High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 65 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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
38.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Windham 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated990/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Willimantic), 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
$44,103
Median home value
$181,100
Median rent
$1,084/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
34.8%
Poverty rate
25.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06226; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 675 | Compare → |
| Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (act)Enrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Ella T. Grasso Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 674 | Compare → |
| Emmett O'brien Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 652 | 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.
Connecticut Technical Education and Career System
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #15 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.
Windham Technical High School is listed in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Windham Technical High School
Windham Technical High School is a public high school in Willimantic, CT, part of Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, serving approximately 491 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #824 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Windham Technical High School
What grades does Windham Technical High School serve?
Windham Technical High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Windham Technical High School?
Windham Technical High School has an enrollment of approximately 491 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windham Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Windham Technical High School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Windham Technical High School rank in CT?
Windham Technical High School ranks #824 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Windham Technical High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Windham Technical High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Windham Technical High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Windham Technical High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Windham Technical High School a charter school?
No, Windham Technical High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Windham Technical High School a Title I school?
No, Windham Technical High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Windham Technical High School?
38.3% of students at Windham 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
- 491
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 8
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (860) 456-3879
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 06226)
- 19,068
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 06226; 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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