E. C. Goodwin Technical High School

Connecticut Technical Education and Career System

goodwin.cttech.org/

647 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

E. C. Goodwin Technical High School, located in New Britain, Connecticut, is a member of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS). The school provides a unique educational environment that blends rigorous academic coursework with intensive career and technical education (CTE). Students at Goodwin have the opportunity to graduate with both a high school diploma and industry-recognized certifications in specialized trade areas, preparing them for immediate entry into the workforce or continued post-secondary education.

The curriculum at Goodwin is designed to be hands-on and industry-focused, featuring a wide range of shop programs such as culinary arts, precision machining, information technology, construction trades, and health technology. By integrating professional training with traditional academics, the school fosters a learning environment where students apply theoretical knowledge to real-world projects. This approach not only equips students with technical expertise but also emphasizes the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and professional soft skills necessary for success in the modern economy.

647

Total Students

56.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for E. C. Goodwin Technical High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	386
Black	54
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
386 (59.8 %)
White
177 (27.4 %)
Black
54 (8.4 %)
Two or More
27 (4.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)827-7736
Website:	http://goodwin.cttech.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	647
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	316
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 9 181

Grade 10 166

Grade 11 149

Grade 12 151