Top Rankings
Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 11,183 students in Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
17 Schools
1,018 Schools
# Students
11,183 Students
496,201 Students
# Teachers
944 Teachers
42,110 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#187 out of 200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Graduation Rate
96%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.67
# American Indian Students
29 Students
1,240 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
94 Students
25,925 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
4,667 Students
147,822 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
30%
# Black Students
1,334 Students
61,244 Students
% Black Students
12%
12%
# White Students
4,396 Students
236,822 Students
% White Students
40%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
584 Students
22,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
14,483
# Students in K Grade:
-
34,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
36,060
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
33,883
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
35,723
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
35,821
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
36,300
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
36,495
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
37,077
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
38,355
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,952
42,022
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,943
41,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,715
37,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,573
36,763
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
Best Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emmett O'brien Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
141 Prindle Ave.
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 732-1800
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 732-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 627 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Henry Abbott Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Hayestown Ave.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4460
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4460
Grades: 9-12
| 702 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
43 Tompkins St.
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 596-4302
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 596-4302
Grades: 9-12
| 791 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Ella T. Grasso Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
189 Fort Hill Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 448-0220
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 448-0220
Grades: 9-12
| 654 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Norwich Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7 Mahan Drive
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 889-8453
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 889-8453
Grades: 9-12
| 661 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Oliver St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-5300
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 618 students
Rank: #77.
H. H. Ellis Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
613 Upper Maple St.
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 412-7500
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 412-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 668 students
Rank: #88.
Vinal Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Daniels St.
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 344-7100
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 344-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 529 students
Rank: #99.
Windham Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Birch St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-3879
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-3879
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #1010.
Platt Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Orange Ave.
Milford, CT 06461
(203) 783-5300
Milford, CT 06461
(203) 783-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 787 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
E. C. Goodwin Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
735 Slater Rd.
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-7736
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-7736
Grades: 9-12
| 647 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
298 Oregon Rd.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-6260
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-6260
Grades: 9-12
| 761 students
Rank: #1313.
Howell Cheney Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
791 West Middle Tpke.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 649-5396
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 649-5396
Grades: 9-12
| 659 students
Rank: #1414.
J. M. Wright Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 Bridge St.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 324-7363
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 324-7363
Grades: 9-12
| 429 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
A. I. Prince Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 Flatbush Ave.
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 951-7112
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 951-7112
Grades: 9-12
| 757 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Bullard-havens Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Palisade Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 579-6333
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 579-6333
Grades: 9-12
| 810 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Eli Whitney Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Fairview Ave
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 397-4031
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 397-4031
Grades: 9-12
| 619 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District?
Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District manages 17 public schools serving 11,183 students.
What is the rank of Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District?
Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District is ranked #189 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District?
42% of Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District?
Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
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