H. H. Ellis Technical High School

Connecticut Technical Education and Career System

ellis.cttech.org/

668 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

H. H. Ellis Technical High School, located in Danielson, Connecticut, is part of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS). The school serves students from grades 9 through 12, offering a comprehensive high school curriculum that integrates rigorous academic coursework with specialized vocational and technical training. Its mission is to prepare students for both immediate entry into the workforce and continued post-secondary education by fostering technical proficiency, critical thinking, and professional work ethics.

The school offers a diverse range of trade programs, including fields such as automotive technology, culinary arts, electrical, precision machining, and health technology. Through these hands-on programs, students have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications and gain practical experience in modern workshops. By blending traditional academics with career-focused learning, H. H. Ellis Technical High School aims to provide its students with the skills and versatility necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving economy.

668

Total Students

51.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for H. H. Ellis Technical High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	550
Hispanic	78
Black	9
Asian	5
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

White
550 (82.7 %)
Hispanic
78 (11.7 %)
Two or More
21 (3.2 %)
Black
9 (1.4 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System
Phone:	(860)412-7500
Website:	http://ellis.cttech.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	668
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 168

Grade 10 174

Grade 11 160

Grade 12 166