Emmett O'brien Technical High School
Tel:
(203) 732-1800
Emmett O'brien Technical High School serves 582 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 44%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 58%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
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Emmett O'brien Technical High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Emmett O'brien Technical High School's student population of 582 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| School Type | Vocational school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 582 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Emmett O'brien Technical High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 6-9% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 35-39% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 25% |
| Black | 10% | 13% |
| White | 57% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Connecticut Technical High Sc School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Emmett O'brien Technical High School is Ansonia High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ansonia Middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Prendergast School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ansonia Ansonia High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 567 students10
0.3 miles
20 Pulaski Hwy.
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5060 0.3 9-12 567 - Ansonia Prendergast School Math: 32% | Reading: 38%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 638 students10
0.3 miles
59 Finney St.
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5080 0.3 K-6 638 - Ansonia Mead School Math: 33% | Reading: 39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 612 students10
0.6 miles
75 Ford St.
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5090 0.6 PK-6 612 - Derby Bradley School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 279 students10
1.0 miles
155 David Humphreys Rd.
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 736-5040 1 K-5 279 - Ansonia Ansonia Middle School Math: 25% | Reading: 35%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 362 students10
1.1 miles
115 Howard Ave.
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5070 1.1 7-8 362
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