J. M. Wright Technical High School

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J. M. Wright Technical High School is a public high school in Stamford, Connecticut, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 429. The school is part of the Stamford School District, which is ranked 144 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student body is predominantly Hispanic (64.57%), followed by White (14.69%) and African American (17.25%) students.

J. M. Wright Technical High School consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 23.6% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 54.8% and the district average of 31.5%. Similarly, only 12.7% were proficient or better in NGSS/Science, compared to the state average of 46.7% and the district average of 36%. The school has a low statewide ranking, placing 136th out of 145 Connecticut high schools in the 2023-2024 school year, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. This ranking has been consistently low, with the school ranking 129th out of 142 schools in 2022-2023 and 125th out of 139 schools in 2021-2022.

When compared to nearby high schools, J. M. Wright Technical High School significantly underperforms. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts at New Canaan High School (88.9%) and Center for Global Studies (80.6%) was significantly higher than at J. M. Wright Technical High School (23.6%). The nearby magnet schools, such as P-Technical Norwalk, also consistently outperform J. M. Wright Technical High School on academic metrics. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at J. M. Wright Technical High School, ranging from 45.04% in 2021-2022 to 52.45% in 2022-2023, suggests that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

120 Bridge St.
Stamford, CT 06905

(203) 324-7363

District: Connecticut Technical Education and Career System

SchoolDigger Rank:
136^th of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $30,290

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 451

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

67.4%

African American:

15.7%

White:

13.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details J. M. Wright Technical High School ranks worse than 93.8% of high schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 14^th among 15 ranked high schools in the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.36. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at J. M. Wright Technical High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details J. M. Wright Technical High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System School District. Student population at J. M. Wright Technical High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (67.4%), African American (15.7%), White (13.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J. M. Wright Technical High School is 11.8. 12 high schools in the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare J. M. Wright Technical High School employs 37.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at J. M. Wright Technical High School is $30,290, which is the 4^th highest among 15 high schools in the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

J. M. Wright Technical High School:

SchoolDigger ranks J. M. Wright Technical High School 136^th of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See J. M. Wright Technical High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hispanic students:

Connecticut Technical Education and Career System:

SchoolDigger ranks Connecticut Technical Education and Career System 144^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for J. M. Wright Technical High School

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Rank History for all students at J. M. Wright Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	12.43	173^rd	200	13.5%
2022	10.99	125^th	139	10.1%
2023	8.18	129^th	142	9.2%
2024	7.36	136^th	145	6.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at J. M. Wright Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	25.44	134^th	175	23.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at J. M. Wright Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	25.48	116^th	155	25.2%
2024	12.55	61^st	65	6.2%

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Rank History for Female students at J. M. Wright Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	12.51	166^th	189	12.2%
2023	10.61	92^nd	103	10.7%
2024	5.18	100^th	102	2.0%

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Rank History for Male students at J. M. Wright Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	10.84	160^th	182	12.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at J. M. Wright Technical High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	27.02	77^th	104	26.0%
2022	43.71	27^th	59	54.2%
2023	23.09	52^nd	63	17.5%
2024	19.77	56^th	63	11.1%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, April 13, 2018

My child is here for job y college learning. My child has no been helped for job or grades. All I hear from principal is Alex y more help. More help is no working with missing teachers y now it is end of third year with still no job. I think Westhill is more better for next year. Close Quote

Enrollment information for J. M. Wright Technical High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2015	38	44	3	55	0	5	0	145
2016	68	58	5	113	0	6	0	250
2017	71	68	8	165	0	7	0	319
2018	90	92	7	234	0	8	0	431
2019	83	77	5	250	0	6	0	421
2020	68	80	8	269	0	2	0	427
2021	68	84	6	285	0	5	0	448
2022	67	81	4	301	0	11	0	464
2023	63	74	5	277	1	7	2	429
2024	59	71	4	304	1	10	2	451

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at J. M. Wright Technical High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	145	12.0	12.0	0
2016	250	19.0	13.1	36.4
2017	319	33.6	9.4	47
2018	431	38.7	11.1	36.4
2019	421	39.9	10.5	67.9
2020	427	43.3	9.8	66.5
2021	448	40.6	11.0	59.4
2022	464	41.2	11.2	45
2023	429	40.9	10.4	52.4
2024	451	37.9	11.8	56.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio J. M. Wright Technical High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	145	12.0	12.0	0
2016	250	19.0	13.1	36.4
2017	319	33.6	9.4	47
2018	431	38.7	11.1	36.4
2019	421	39.9	10.5	67.9
2020	427	43.3	9.8	66.5
2021	448	40.6	11.0	59.4
2022	464	41.2	11.2	45
2023	429	40.9	10.4	52.4
2024	451	37.9	11.8	56.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for J. M. Wright Technical High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2023	$30,290

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	421	429	1.9%
African American	77	74	3.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	5	5
Hispanic	250	277	10.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	83	63	24.1%
Two or More Races	6	7	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.9%	52.4%	15.5%

Schools Near J. M. Wright Technical High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Math (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	Total
J. M. Wright Technical High School	Public	9-12	120 Bridge St.	Stamford	06905	Fairfield County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 324-7363	451	38	11.8	56.8%	59 (13.1%)	71 (15.7%)	304 (67.4%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	7.4	136^th of 145 public high schools	6.2%		8.2	129^th of 142 public high schools	9.2%	7	12.7	23.6		$30,290
Stamford High School	Public	9-12	55 Strawberry Hill Ave.	Stamford	06902	Fairfield County	Stamford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 977-4223	2,121	161	13.1	51.3%	601 (28.3%)	396 (18.7%)	976 (46.0%)	91 (4.3%)	3 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	48 (2.3%)	38.6	80^th of 145 public high schools	44.8%		35.3	87^th of 142 public high schools	38.7%	7	36.4	49.8	24.1	$20,067
The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering	Public, Magnet	9-12	411 High Ridge Rd.	Stamford	06905	Fairfield County	Stamford School District	No	Yes	No	No	(203) 977-4336	630	46	13.5	46.0%	202 (32.1%)	87 (13.8%)	258 (41.0%)	60 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (3.5%)	56.5	65^th of 145 public high schools	55.2%		66.9	48^th of 142 public high schools	66.2%	17	45.0	64.7	29.3	$20,488
Westhill High School	Public	9-12	125 Roxbury Rd.	Stamford	06902	Fairfield County	Stamford School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 977-4477	2,259	170	13.2	47.3%	539 (23.9%)	257 (11.4%)	1,260 (55.8%)	157 (6.9%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	37 (1.6%)	32	92^nd of 145 public high schools	36.6%		37.5	80^th of 142 public high schools	43.7%	12	28.3	47.4	22.5	$19,717
Darien High School	Public	9-12	80 High School Ln.	Darien	06820	Fairfield County	Darien School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 655-3981	1,398	122	11.4		1,151 (82.3%)	9 (0.6%)	113 (8.1%)	81 (5.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	40 (2.9%)	95.3	6^th of 145 public high schools	95.9%		95	4^th of 142 public high schools	97.2%	2	75.5	90.9	76.3	$24,718
Greenwich High School	Public	9-12	10 Hillside Rd.	Greenwich	06830	Fairfield County	Greenwich School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 625-8000	2,633	197	13.3	21.7%	1,530 (58.1%)	70 (2.7%)	653 (24.8%)	222 (8.4%)	5 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	149 (5.7%)								(n/a)	86.6			$26,306
New Canaan High School	Public	8-12	11 Farm Rd.	New Canaan	06840	Fairfield County	New Canaan School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 594-4600	1,257	104	12.0		999 (79.5%)	14 (1.1%)	90 (7.2%)	100 (8.0%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	47 (3.7%)	96.7	1^st of 145 public high schools	99.3%		96.9	1^st of 142 public high schools	99.3%		85.7	88.9	70.5	$25,690
Center for Global Studies	Public, Magnet	9-12	300 Highland Avenue	Norwalk	06854	Fairfield County	Norwalk School District	No	Yes	No	No	(203) 852-9488	284	34	8.4	33.8%	96 (33.8%)	45 (15.8%)	101 (35.6%)	21 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.0%)	80.6	26^th of 145 public high schools	82.1%		79.3	30^th of 142 public high schools	78.9%	4		80.6	38.8	$22,153
Brien McMahon High School	Public	9-12	300 Highland Avenue	Norwalk	06854	Fairfield County	Norwalk School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 852-9488	1,766	115	15.3	49.2%	355 (20.1%)	227 (12.9%)	1,082 (61.3%)	62 (3.5%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	33 (1.9%)	27.7	98^th of 145 public high schools	32.4%		27.8	96^th of 142 public high schools	32.4%	2	30.7	39.3	21.2	$21,620
Norwalk High School	Public	9-12	23 Calvin Murphy Drive	Norwalk	06851	Fairfield County	Norwalk School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 838-4481	1,547	112	13.7	51.0%	338 (21.8%)	224 (14.5%)	912 (59.0%)	37 (2.4%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (1.8%)	25.8	103^rd of 145 public high schools	29.0%		24.2	102^nd of 142 public high schools	28.2%	1	27.5	38.2	21.3	$22,055

Frequently Asked Questions about J. M. Wright Technical High School

How many students attend J. M. Wright Technical High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 451 students attended J. M. Wright Technical High School.

What district is J. M. Wright Technical High School in?

Connecticut Technical Education and Career System

What is the racial makeup of J. M. Wright Technical High School?

Students at J. M. Wright Technical High School are 67% Hispanic, 16% African American, 13% White, 2% Two or more races.

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J. M. Wright Technical High School ranks in the bottom 6.2% of Connecticut high schools.

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