Henry Abbott Technical High School, or Abbott Tech, is a technical high school in Danbury, in Connecticut. It is among four high schools within Danbury, which include Danbury High School, Alternative Center for Excellence, and Immaculate High School. Abbott Tech receives students from many nearby towns.
Serving 692 students in grades 9-12, Henry Abbott 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 40%). 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 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 692 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henry Abbott Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Henry Abbott Technical High School's student population of 692 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
692 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Henry Abbott 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 Henry Abbott Technical High School is 0.60, 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
#714 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
51%
31%
Black
4%
12%
White
38%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolverine
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry Abbott Technical High School's ranking?
Henry Abbott Technical High School is ranked #714 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Henry Abbott Technical High School often compared to?
Henry Abbott Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Danbury High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Henry Abbott Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Henry Abbott Technical High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Henry Abbott Technical High School?
692 students attend Henry Abbott Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Henry Abbott Technical High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry Abbott Technical High School?
Henry Abbott Technical High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Henry Abbott Technical High School offer ?
Henry Abbott Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Henry Abbott Technical High School part of?
Henry Abbott Technical High School is part of Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District.
School Reviews
5 9/1/2011
I love this school. My student is a Honor Roll thanks to this school, the break between academics and shop is fantastic. Plus he is ahead of the game already having a trade that he can fall into before he even graduates. The teachers are fantastic and work with the students. They want the students to succeed.
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