J.M. Wright Technical High School, or Wright Tech, is a technical high school located in Stamford, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Connecticut Technical High School System.
Serving 451 students in grades 9-12, J. M. Wright Technical High School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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J. M. Wright Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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J. M. Wright Technical High School's student population of 451 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
J. M. Wright Technical High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J. M. Wright Technical High School is 0.50, 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
#895 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
68%
31%
Black
16%
12%
White
13%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is J. M. Wright Technical High School's ranking?
J. M. Wright Technical High School is ranked #895 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of J. M. Wright Technical High School?
The graduation rate of J. M. Wright Technical High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend J. M. Wright Technical High School?
451 students attend J. M. Wright Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of J. M. Wright Technical High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J. M. Wright Technical High School?
J. M. Wright Technical High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does J. M. Wright Technical High School offer ?
J. M. Wright Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is J. M. Wright Technical High School part of?
J. M. Wright Technical High School is part of Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District.
In what neighborhood is J. M. Wright Technical High School located?
J. M. Wright Technical High School is located in the Ridgeway Bulls Head neighborhood of Stamford, CT. There are 2 other public schools located in Ridgeway Bulls Head.
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