High Schools in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System

The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System operates 17 high schools across various cities in Connecticut, serving students in grades 9-12. While some schools, like Henry Abbott Technical High School and Norwich Technical High School, have consistently ranked among the top schools in the district, others, like A.I. Prince Technical High School and Eli Whitney Technical High School, have struggled with low test scores and statewide rankings.

The district's schools have varying racial compositions, with some schools having a majority of Hispanic students and others having a majority of White students. Overall, the test scores for the schools in the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System are generally lower than the statewide averages for Connecticut, with the percentage of students proficient or better in SAT/Math ranging from 3% to 19.7% for the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the statewide average of 29.5%. Many of the schools also have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While the data reveals significant disparities in academic performance among the schools, it also shows that some schools, like Windham Technical High School, have been able to improve their performance over time. This suggests that with the right strategies and support, other struggling schools in the district may be able to achieve similar gains. Addressing the challenges facing the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System will likely require a multifaceted approach, including targeted interventions, resource allocation, and collaboration with community stakeholders.