Eli Whitney Technical High School

100 Fairview Ave
Hamden, CT 06514
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Bottom 50%
Serving 582 students in grades 9-12, Eli Whitney Technical High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Eli Whitney Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Eli Whitney Technical High School's student population of 582 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
582 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Eli Whitney Technical High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eli Whitney Technical High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#894 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
40%
15-19%
50%
20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
58%
31%
Black
33%
12%
White
5%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
90-94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eli Whitney Technical High School's ranking?
Eli Whitney Technical High School is ranked #894 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Eli Whitney Technical High School often compared to?
Eli Whitney Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Platt Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eli Whitney Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Eli Whitney Technical High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Eli Whitney Technical High School?
582 students attend Eli Whitney Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Eli Whitney Technical High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eli Whitney Technical High School?
Eli Whitney Technical High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Eli Whitney Technical High School offer ?
Eli Whitney Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Eli Whitney Technical High School part of?
Eli Whitney Technical High School is part of Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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