Connecticut Technical Education and Career System School District
School District · Hartford, Connecticut
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
17
17 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$28,755
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
17
17 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$28,755
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Evaluating Connecticut Technical Education and Career System?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Connecticut Technical Education and Career System as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Henry Abbott Technical High School
Danbury · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ella T. Grasso Technical High School
Groton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Emmett O'brien Technical High School
Ansonia · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Connecticut rank
#111 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Connecticut avg
Per-pupil spending
$28,755
+$3,750 vs Connecticut median
District size
11,194 students
Much larger than Connecticut median
The short answer
Connecticut Technical Education and Career System ranks #111 of 134 Connecticut districts by overall school rating. Connecticut Technical Education and Career System's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are Henry Abbott Technical High School (6.4/10), Ella T. Grasso Technical High School (6.4/10), and Emmett O'brien Technical High School (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.4/10 despite 36% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Connecticut Technical Education and Career System schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henry Abbott Technical High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Ella T. Grasso Technical High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Emmett O'brien Technical High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | J. M. Wright Technical High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 5 | W. F. Kaynor Technical High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | H. H. Ellis Technical High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Oliver Wolcott Technical High School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 8 | H. C. Wilcox Technical High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Eli Whitney Technical High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Platt Technical High School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 17 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Connecticut Technical Education and Career System
Connecticut Technical Education and Career System is a Hartford, Connecticut school district serving 17 schools. The district educates 11,194 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.8:1. The district invests $28,755 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ella T. Grasso Technical High School, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.
In standardized testing, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System students show an average math proficiency of 34.9% and ELA proficiency of 50.6%.
The district includes 17 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System with test data.
Schools in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System
17 schools High Schools 17
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Hartford
- Total Enrollment
- 11,194
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,037
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System?
Connecticut Technical Education and Career System has 17 schools in total — 17 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Connecticut Technical Education and Career System?
The average composite rating for Connecticut Technical Education and Career System is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System?
Connecticut Technical Education and Career System spends $28,755 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System?
The average student-teacher ratio in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System is 10.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System?
Ella T. Grasso Technical High School is the highest-rated school in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What are the test scores in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System?
Across schools in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Connecticut Technical Education and Career System compare to other districts in Connecticut?
Connecticut Technical Education and Career System has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 17 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Connecticut by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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