Henry Abbott Technical High School

Henry Abbott Technical High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
21 Hayestown Ave,  Danbury, CT
Connecticut Technical Education and Career System
3.9
2.9
708 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Stacy L Butkus
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
57
Full Time Teachers
57
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
510
Verbal
550
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
178:1

Student Diversity

Male
61.6%
Female
38.1%
Hispanic
57.8%
White
32%
Black
4.4%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Connecticut 174 Students
Western Connecticut State University 164 Students
Connecticut State Community College - Naugatuck Valley 94 Students
Southern Connecticut State University 93 Students
Quinnipiac University 72 Students
Central Connecticut State University 71 Students
University of New Haven 71 Students
University of Hartford 61 Students
Sacred Heart University 60 Students
Fairfield University 52 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 61 Students
Business 52 Students
Mechanical Engineering 39 Students
Psychology 30 Students
Architecture 27 Students
Biology 24 Students
Graphic Design 24 Students
Engineering 22 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 74 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/2/2022
It's just a great school I have learned so much in my four years here. Not only do they prepare you for your trade but you get great academic knowledge as well. I have learned life skills but also had a lot of fun.
5.0 Alum
6/30/2019
I loved the teachers and the real life experience i got within the classroom. As an alumni, I feel as though my time there was spent well and i thoroughly enjoyed my time there.
4.0 Senior
10/26/2018
Henry Abbott Technical High School is a great school, you get to pick your own career and learn a lot from it.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 12 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/25/2026
The administration is rude at best. Several of my son's teachers were great but overall a terrible experience.
3.0 student
3/5/2024
My hairdressing teachers are wonderful. My issue is with admin. They claim a “no bully tolerance policy” and fail HEAVILY to follow through. I’ve been called various slurs. Bullied for having mental disorders and it’s all gone through the system and ignored. Admin does not care about you unless they...
4.0 parent
6/28/2020
School was using ALEKS for their math program which was terrible but switched back to traditional teaching last year. Honors Academic courses vary in how challenging they are, science needs improvement. The VP also became the Principal which has been a great improvement. School is a small community...
5.0 other
2/14/2019
Abbott is like an extended family. They have been so wonderful to students and really seem to care.

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Henry Abbott Technical High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Danbury, CT, in the Danbury neighborhood, and is served by the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System in Connecticut. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 708 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. Henry Abbott Technical High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average SAT score is 1060. The average home value in this area is $516,856. Discover additional schools in the area, like Danbury High School, Immaculate High School, Broadview Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Danbury has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Henry Abbott Technical High School.

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