Wethersfield High School

411 Wolcott Hill Rd.
Wethersfield, CT 06109

wps.wethersfield.me/schools/wethersfield-high-school

1,146 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wethersfield High School, located at 411 Wolcott Hill Road in Wethersfield, Connecticut, serves as the primary public secondary school for the local community. The school is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness while maintaining a strong connection to the town’s historical identity. With a diverse curriculum that includes honors and Advanced Placement courses, the school aims to challenge its student body while providing the necessary support systems to ensure individual academic growth.

Beyond academics, Wethersfield High School places a significant emphasis on extracurricular engagement, offering a wide array of athletic programs, performing arts, and student-led clubs. These activities are designed to build school spirit and encourage the development of well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute to their community. The school acts as a central pillar in Wethersfield, consistently working to balance rigorous educational standards with a culture of inclusivity and civic responsibility for its students in grades 9 through 12.

1,146

Total Students

83.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wethersfield High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	724
Hispanic	259
Black	58
Asian	54
Two or More	45
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
724 (63.3%)
Hispanic
259 (22.6%)
Black
58 (5.1%)
Asian
54 (4.7%)
Two or More
45 (3.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wethersfield School District
Phone:	(860)571-8200
Website:	http://wps.wethersfield.me/schools/wethersfield-high-school
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,146
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 293

Grade 10 277

Grade 11 292

Grade 12 284