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Best Vocational Public High Schools in Connecticut (2026)
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Best Connecticut Vocational Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 vocational public high schools serving 11,296 students in Connecticut.
Vocational schools offer a series of courses which directly prepare individuals in paid or unpaid employment in jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
The top-ranked vocational public high schools in Connecticut are Henry Abbott Technical High School, Norwich Technical High School and Ella T. Grasso Technical High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Connecticut vocational public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Connecticut vocational public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bullard-havens Technical High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Vocational Public High Schools in Connecticut (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Henry Abbott Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
21 Hayestown Ave.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 797-4460
Gr: 9-12 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Norwich Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Mahan Drive
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 889-8453
Gr: 9-12 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Ella T. Grasso Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
189 Fort Hill Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 448-0220
Gr: 9-12 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
43 Tompkins St.
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 596-4302
Gr: 9-12 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Windham Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Birch St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-3879
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Emmett O'brien Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
141 Prindle Ave.
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 732-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Oliver St.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
298 Oregon Rd.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 238-6260
Gr: 9-12 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
H. H. Ellis Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
613 Upper Maple St.
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 412-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
Vinal Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Daniels St.
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 344-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Platt Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Orange Ave.
Milford, CT 06461
(203) 783-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1212.
Howell Cheney Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
791 West Middle Tpke.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 649-5396
Gr: 9-12 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
E. C. Goodwin Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
735 Slater Rd.
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 827-7736
Gr: 9-12 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1414.
Eli Whitney Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Fairview Ave
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 397-4031
Gr: 9-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
A. I. Prince Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Flatbush Ave.
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 951-7112
Gr: 9-12 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Bullard-havens Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Palisade Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 579-6333
Gr: 9-12 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
J. M. Wright Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Bridge St.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 324-7363
Gr: 9-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked vocational public high schools in Connecticut?
The top-ranked vocational public high schools in Connecticut include Henry Abbott Technical High School, Norwich Technical High School and Ella T. Grasso Technical High School.
How many vocational public high schools are located in Connecticut?
17 vocational public high schools are located in Connecticut.
What is the racial composition of students in Connecticut?
Connecticut vocational public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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