Howell Cheney Technical High School
About This School
Vocational schools are public schools that offer instruction in skilled trades such as mechanics, carpentry, plumbing, and construction in order to provide practical experience and job training. Vocational schools are usually at the secondary, or high school, level.
Howell Cheney Technical High School made AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Connecticut in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Howell Cheney Technical High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Howell Cheney Technical High School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Connecticut average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Howell Cheney Technical High School's students and teachers. more
High Schools Nearby
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| East Catholic High School 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Great Path Academy at McC 1.5 miles |  |
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| Woodland School 1.5 miles | n/a | |
| Manchester Regional Academy 1.8 miles | n/a | |
| Clinical Day School - Manchester Memorial Hospital 1.9 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 658Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Howell Cheney Technical High School had 33% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Connecticut had 34% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
11:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Howell Cheney Technical High School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Connecticut average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the CAPT
What is it?
The Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grade 10 in reading, writing, science and math.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at one of five levels, 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. A score at or above level 3 is considered proficient, however the goal is for all students to score at or above level 4.
About the SAT
What is it?
The SAT Reasoning Test is a voluntary college admissions test used to assess critical thinking skills and student ability to analyze and solve problems.
Which Grades and Subjects?
The SAT Reasoning Test assesses high school students in three sections: math, critical reading, and writing. The scores reported are for 12th grade students who have taken the test in grades 11 or 12.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score from 600 to 2400 by combining the test results from the three 800-point sections.
