E. C. Goodwin Technical High School, or Goodwin Tech, is a technical high school located in New Britain, Connecticut. It is in the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System. It receives students from many nearby towns.
Serving 690 students in grades 9-12, E. C. Goodwin 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
E. C. Goodwin Technical High School's student population of 690 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
690 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
E. C. Goodwin Technical High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E. C. Goodwin Technical High School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#842 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Gladiator
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E. C. Goodwin Technical High School's ranking?
E. C. Goodwin Technical High School is ranked #842 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are E. C. Goodwin Technical High School often compared to?
E. C. Goodwin Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Britain High School, A. I. Prince Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of E. C. Goodwin Technical High School?
The graduation rate of E. C. Goodwin Technical High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 88.2%.
How many students attend E. C. Goodwin Technical High School?
690 students attend E. C. Goodwin Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of E. C. Goodwin Technical High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of E. C. Goodwin Technical High School?
E. C. Goodwin Technical High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does E. C. Goodwin Technical High School offer ?
E. C. Goodwin Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is E. C. Goodwin Technical High School part of?
E. C. Goodwin Technical High School is part of Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
As a retired teacher of over 50 years and one who has had the opportunity to work with the teachers and administration of E. C. Goodwin Technical High School, my comments will be related to academics, teachers and the facilities.
It was my total pleasure to have gotten to know the faculty at E.C. Goodwin. My contact was with administrator, guidance counselor and teachers of the eleventh-grade students. May I say that it was more than evident the expertise of these persons, the concern for the student, the let's get this done as quickly as possible for the benefit of the student attitude, the demand for disciplined behavior from the students, the get the work completed on time....if you need help, we are there attitude of the teachers that impressed me. I have had the opportunity to work with a cadre of outstanding teachers in my profession. I place these administrators and faculty among that calibre of professionals. With that said, I would highly recommend this technical school to anyone who has an interest in their child/ren succeeding. I am especially grateful to Mr. Joe Granja and Mrs. Antonacci and their colleagues who worked most diligently with helping my grandson to move forward in his studies.
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