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Windham Technical High School vs. H. H. Ellis Technical High School

Should you attend Windham Technical High School or H. H. Ellis Technical High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Windham Technical High School
210 Birch St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
H. H. Ellis Technical High School
613 Upper Maple St.
Danielson, CT 06239
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 491 students in grades 9-12, Windham 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 650 students in grades 9-12, H. H. Ellis 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Vocational
Vocational
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
491 students
650 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Windham Technical High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at H. H. Ellis Technical High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
65% | 35%
70% | 30%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Windham Technical High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at H. H. Ellis Technical High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
57 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Windham Technical High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at H. H. Ellis Technical High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Windham Technical High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at H. H. Ellis Technical High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#724 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
#782 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Windham Technical High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of H. H. Ellis Technical High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Windham Technical High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at H. H. Ellis Technical High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Windham Technical High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at H. H. Ellis Technical High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Windham Technical High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at H. H. Ellis Technical High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in CT)
90-94%
(Top 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Windham Technical High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of H. H. Ellis Technical High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Windham Technical High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of H. H. Ellis Technical High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
138
171
Grade 10 Students
123
164
Grade 11 Students
117
159
Grade 12 Students
113
156

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Windham Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at H. H. Ellis Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
39%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Windham Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at H. H. Ellis Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Windham Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at H. H. Ellis Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
54%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Windham Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at H. H. Ellis Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Windham Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at H. H. Ellis Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.56
0.33
This chart showcases the diversity score of Windham Technical High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of H. H. Ellis Technical High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Windham Technical High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at H. H. Ellis Technical High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Windham Technical High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at H. H. Ellis Technical High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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