For the 2025 school year, there are 17 vocational public schools serving 11,194 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 schools in Connecticut are Emmett O'brien Technical High School, Henry Abbott Technical High School and W. F. Kaynor Technical High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Connecticut vocational public schools 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 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Vocational Public Schools in Connecticut (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emmett O'brien Technical High School
Vocational 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
| 652 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Henry Abbott Technical High School
Vocational 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
| 692 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School
Vocational 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
| 785 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Ella T. Grasso Technical High School
Vocational 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
| 674 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Norwich Technical High School
Vocational 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
| 642 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School
Vocational 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
| 648 students
Rank: #77.
H. H. Ellis Technical High School
Vocational 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
| 650 students
Rank: #88.
Vinal Technical High School
Vocational 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
| 547 students
Rank: #99.
Windham Technical High School
Vocational 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
| 491 students
Rank: #1010.
Platt Technical High School
Vocational 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
| 780 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
E. C. Goodwin Technical High School
Vocational 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
| 657 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School
Vocational 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
| 738 students
Rank: #1313.
Howell Cheney Technical High School
Vocational 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
| 669 students
Rank: #1414.
J. M. Wright Technical High School
Vocational 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
| 451 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
A. I. Prince Technical High School
Vocational 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
| 718 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Bullard-havens Technical High School
Vocational 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
| 818 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Eli Whitney Technical High School
Vocational 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
| 582 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked vocational public schools in Connecticut?
The top ranked vocational public schools in Connecticut include Emmett O'brien Technical High School, Henry Abbott Technical High School and W. F. Kaynor Technical High School.
How many vocational public schools are located in Connecticut?
17 vocational public schools are located in Connecticut.
What is the racial composition of students in Connecticut?
Connecticut vocational public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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