Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Henry Abbott Technical High School

Q: Is Henry Abbott Technical High School a good school?

Henry Abbott Technical High School ranks 79 th of 141 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

79^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 141 Connecticut High Schools

Better than 44% of Connecticut high schools

Summary

Henry Abbott Technical High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Danbury, Connecticut, with an enrollment of 692 students. The school is part of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System district, which is ranked 144 out of 156 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Henry Abbott Technical High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages on standardized tests. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 46.3% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 58% and the district average of 35%. Similarly, only 15.2% were proficient or better in SAT/Math, compared to the state average of 31.1% and the district average of 9.6%. The school's four-year graduation rates have also been relatively low, ranging from 88.4% to 98.3% over the past few years, which is below the state average.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Wilton High School, Masuk High School, and Newtown High School, Henry Abbott Technical High School significantly underperforms in academic metrics, graduation rates, and student engagement (as measured by chronic absenteeism). These nearby schools consistently outrank Henry Abbott Technical High School in the state's school rankings. Additionally, the school's spending per student ($13,609 in 2018-2019) is lower than the state average and significantly lower than some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Wilton High School ($21,117 per student) and Joel Barlow High School ($23,477 per student).

721

Students ?

12.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$28,068

Per pupil spending ?

37.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

21 Hayestown Ave.
Danbury, CT 06811

(203) 797-4460

District: Connecticut Technical Education and Career System

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.8%

White:

32.0%

African American:

4.4%

See top rated Connecticut high schools

Compare Henry Abbott Technical High School to nearby high schools!

At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 40th percentile in 2013 → 44th in 2025

Strengths

✓99% graduate in 4 years — above the Connecticut average (89%)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Connecticut average (37% vs 46% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Math scores 16 pts below the Connecticut average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school37%

District avg27%

Connecticut avg46%

79^th of 141

Connecticut public high schools ?

Bottom 44%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

See the entire ranking list of Connecticut High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 13High Schools in the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System

144^th of 156Connecticut Technical Education and Career System among Connecticut districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	35.1	79 of 141	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.6	76 of 145	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.7	69 of 142	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	36.1	79 of 139	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	27.7	145 of 200	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	18.0	108 of 121	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	28.4	98 of 140	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	32.8	84 of 132	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	44.1	115 of 196	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	54.4	116 of 193	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	45.5	127 of 188	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	47.7	126 of 189	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	51.6	124 of 186	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	33.2	141 of 176	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	39.6	132 of 176	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	41.5	132 of 176	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	37.3	35 of 57	38.6%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	19.7	150 of 189	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	55.4	19 of 63	69.8%	★★★★☆
2023	44.0	29 of 63	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.5	53 of 104	49.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	31.1	15 of 20	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2023	77.1	14 of 70	80.0%	★★★★☆
2021	44.6	82 of 155	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	21.9	29 of 37	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	30.5	124 of 182	31.9%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2021	39.6	105 of 175	40.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2025	22.7	93 of 116	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	11.1	109 of 116	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	18.2	101 of 116	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	18.2	133 of 155	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)80th percentile+29 vs school

Hispanic (2025)70th percentile+26 vs school

Special Education (2021)40th percentile+12 vs school

Disabled (2021)39th percentile+11 vs school

Male (2021)32nd percentile+4 vs school

Female (2021)21st percentile-7 vs school

White (2025)20th percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2024-2025) ?

Science49%~ state avg

English Language Arts46%-12 vs state

Math15%-16 vs state

2.7

3 ratings · 3 written reviews

5★0

4★1

3★1

2★0

1★1

Rate Henry Abbott Technical High School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

What people are saying

by a citizen
Wednesday, March 15, 2017

There is nothing occurring at this school that qualifies as college preparation, despite their claims. Students attending the CT Technical High Schools across the state should attend community colleges instead and pay tuition for the same training. It is unfair to CT taxpayers to support a school system that has long outlived its mission. How many students are employed in their trades after graduation? How many attend college AND graduate with a diploma? You probably don't want to know the answer to either question. Only 600 students attend this school.....eliminate it along with the other 17 technical high schools in CT and there will be a balanced state budget. If these students are really interested in their trade, they will pay for training like everyone else. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, December 2, 2015

For many the alternative to Henry Abbott is Danbury High School, New Milford High School, New Fairfield High School. Compared to the other schools, Henry Abbott is smaller, spends a lot less money on sports, and graduates students who are capable of practicing a trade immediately.

One poster indicated there was no AP course at Henry Abbott, which is true. Instead if you take the electrical program as an example, you come out tested to be an electrician with between 1,000 and 1,500 hours credited of the time you will need to serve to become an electrician (becoming an electrician requires 4,000 hours in Connecticut).

Graduating Danbury High School often qualifies you to attend the local state university, community college, live with mom or dad, or work a minimum wage job. All this is possible with a degree from Henry Abbott, but is less common.

A non-Abbott High School graduate in the greater Danbury area can pay $18,000 to Ridley Lowell and after another school year, obtain the education, but not the time in trade, electrical program graduates of Henry Abbott already have at graducation and for which they paid nothing.

Vocational schools are not respected in Fairfield County Connecticut, which is unfortunate, as so many homes need plumbers, electricians, carpenters and other tradesmen to service and maintain their mini estates. Close Quote

by a teacher
Wednesday, October 21, 2009

As a teacher I've seen firsthand that Abbott Tech. H.S. can be an ideal place to send your son or daughter if they are unsure about college. The pupils can learn a trade for free. They also receive solid academic training for college. Our math, science, English, and social studies courses not only teach content. They also follow the current B.E.S.T. practices: critical thinking skills, persuasive writing skills, problem solving techniques. Our CAPT scores are competitive with those of other school systems. We also can boast of a caring staff, and a safe school environment! Close Quote

Schools Near Henry Abbott Technical High School

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking (2025)	Ranking (2024)	NGSS Science (2025)	SAT English Language Arts (2025)	SAT Math (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Henry Abbott Technical High School	Public	9-12	21 Hayestown Ave.	Danbury	06811	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	No	(203) 797-4460	721	57	12.6	37.9%	231 (32.0%)	32 (4.4%)	417 (57.8%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (4.2%)	35.1	79^th of 141 public high schools	44.0%	41.6	76^th of 145 public high schools	47.6%	3	49.1	46.3	15.2	$28,068
Danbury High School	Public	9-12	43 Clapboard Ridge Rd.	Danbury	06811	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Danbury School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 797-4803	3,612	230	15.7	55.1%	837 (23.2%)	250 (6.9%)	2,251 (62.3%)	156 (4.3%)	9 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	104 (2.9%)							(n/a)	23.3			$18,809
Bethel High School	Public	9-12	300 Whittlesey Dr.	Bethel	06801	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Bethel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 794-8600	1,097	80	13.6	31.7%	625 (57.0%)	46 (4.2%)	290 (26.4%)	74 (6.7%)	16 (1.5%)	3 (0.3%)	40 (3.6%)	77.9	33^rd of 141 public high schools	76.6%				(n/a)	72.3	70.7	40.6	$18,618
New Fairfield High School	Public	9-12	54 Gillotti Rd.	New Fairfield	06812	Western Connecticut Planning Region	New Fairfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 312-5800	693	59	11.7	19.9%	493 (71.1%)	24 (3.5%)	143 (20.6%)	8 (1.2%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.0%)							(n/a)				$24,370
Brookfield High School	Public	9-12	45 Long Meadow Hill Rd.	Brookfield	06804	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Brookfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 775-7725	849	67	12.6	24.0%	582 (68.6%)	31 (3.7%)	156 (18.4%)	72 (8.5%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	73.2	41^st of 141 public high schools	70.9%	75.4	38^th of 145 public high schools	73.8%	3	52.3	76.1	43.3	$22,858
Ridgefield High School	Public	9-12	700 North Salem Rd.	Ridgefield	06877	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Ridgefield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 894-5750	1,411	124	11.4	8.9%	1,088 (77.1%)	14 (1.0%)	145 (10.3%)	95 (6.7%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	61 (4.3%)							(n/a)	67.1			$26,676
New Milford High School	Public	9-12	388 Danbury Rd.	New Milford	06776	Western Connecticut Planning Region	New Milford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 350-6647	1,150	99	11.6	28.0%	732 (63.7%)	56 (4.9%)	293 (25.5%)	38 (3.3%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (1.8%)	47.4	65^th of 141 public high schools	53.9%	52.7	71^st of 145 public high schools	51.0%	6	43.4	59.6	27.0	$21,865
Newtown High School	Public	9-12	12 Berkshire Rd.	Sandy Hook	06482	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Newtown School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 426-7646	1,254	109	11.5	15.8%	997 (79.5%)	26 (2.1%)	164 (13.1%)	32 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (2.6%)	82.9	25^th of 141 public high schools	82.3%	85	19^th of 145 public high schools	86.9%	6		77.6	47.3	$22,410
Joel Barlow High School	Public	9-12	100 Black Rock Tpke.	Redding	06896	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Regional School District 09	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 938-2508	698	63	11.0	10.9%	542 (77.7%)	13 (1.9%)	77 (11.0%)	37 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.0%)	92.6	8^th of 141 public high schools	94.3%	96.3	4^th of 145 public high schools	97.2%	4	85.6	81.3	60.6	$32,105
Wilton High School	Public	9-12	395 Danbury Rd.	Wilton	06897	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Wilton School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 762-0381	1,202	99	12.1	6.3%	902 (75.0%)	10 (0.8%)	87 (7.2%)	127 (10.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	71 (5.9%)							(n/a)	88.4			$24,984

Frequently Asked Questions about Henry Abbott Technical High School

Is Henry Abbott Technical High School a good school?

Henry Abbott Technical High School ranks 79^th of 141 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Henry Abbott Technical High School?

Students at Henry Abbott Technical High School are 58% Hispanic, 32% White, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Henry Abbott Technical High School in?

Connecticut Technical Education and Career System

How many students attend Henry Abbott Technical High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 721 students attended Henry Abbott Technical High School.

Rate Henry Abbott Technical High School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

CTConnecticut High School Rankings

CTConnecticut District Rankings

Schools in Danbury, CT

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Henry Abbott Technical High School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Connecticut Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NGSS Science (2025)	SAT English Language Arts (2025)	SAT Math (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	Total
Henry Abbott Technical High School	Public	9-12	21 Hayestown Ave.	Danbury	06811	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	No	(203) 797-4460	721	57	12.6	37.9%	231 (32.0%)	32 (4.4%)	417 (57.8%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (4.2%)	35.1	79^th of 141 public high schools	44.0%		41.6	76^th of 145 public high schools	47.6%	3	49.1	46.3	15.2	$28,068
Danbury High School	Public	9-12	43 Clapboard Ridge Rd.	Danbury	06811	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Danbury School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 797-4803	3,612	230	15.7	55.1%	837 (23.2%)	250 (6.9%)	2,251 (62.3%)	156 (4.3%)	9 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	104 (2.9%)								(n/a)	23.3			$18,809
Bethel High School	Public	9-12	300 Whittlesey Dr.	Bethel	06801	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Bethel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 794-8600	1,097	80	13.6	31.7%	625 (57.0%)	46 (4.2%)	290 (26.4%)	74 (6.7%)	16 (1.5%)	3 (0.3%)	40 (3.6%)	77.9	33^rd of 141 public high schools	76.6%					(n/a)	72.3	70.7	40.6	$18,618
New Fairfield High School	Public	9-12	54 Gillotti Rd.	New Fairfield	06812	Western Connecticut Planning Region	New Fairfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 312-5800	693	59	11.7	19.9%	493 (71.1%)	24 (3.5%)	143 (20.6%)	8 (1.2%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.0%)								(n/a)				$24,370
Brookfield High School	Public	9-12	45 Long Meadow Hill Rd.	Brookfield	06804	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Brookfield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 775-7725	849	67	12.6	24.0%	582 (68.6%)	31 (3.7%)	156 (18.4%)	72 (8.5%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	73.2	41^st of 141 public high schools	70.9%		75.4	38^th of 145 public high schools	73.8%	3	52.3	76.1	43.3	$22,858
Ridgefield High School	Public	9-12	700 North Salem Rd.	Ridgefield	06877	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Ridgefield School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 894-5750	1,411	124	11.4	8.9%	1,088 (77.1%)	14 (1.0%)	145 (10.3%)	95 (6.7%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	61 (4.3%)								(n/a)	67.1			$26,676
New Milford High School	Public	9-12	388 Danbury Rd.	New Milford	06776	Western Connecticut Planning Region	New Milford School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 350-6647	1,150	99	11.6	28.0%	732 (63.7%)	56 (4.9%)	293 (25.5%)	38 (3.3%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (1.8%)	47.4	65^th of 141 public high schools	53.9%		52.7	71^st of 145 public high schools	51.0%	6	43.4	59.6	27.0	$21,865
Newtown High School	Public	9-12	12 Berkshire Rd.	Sandy Hook	06482	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Newtown School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 426-7646	1,254	109	11.5	15.8%	997 (79.5%)	26 (2.1%)	164 (13.1%)	32 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (2.6%)	82.9	25^th of 141 public high schools	82.3%		85	19^th of 145 public high schools	86.9%	6		77.6	47.3	$22,410
Joel Barlow High School	Public	9-12	100 Black Rock Tpke.	Redding	06896	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Regional School District 09	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 938-2508	698	63	11.0	10.9%	542 (77.7%)	13 (1.9%)	77 (11.0%)	37 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.0%)	92.6	8^th of 141 public high schools	94.3%		96.3	4^th of 145 public high schools	97.2%	4	85.6	81.3	60.6	$32,105
Wilton High School	Public	9-12	395 Danbury Rd.	Wilton	06897	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Wilton School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 762-0381	1,202	99	12.1	6.3%	902 (75.0%)	10 (0.8%)	87 (7.2%)	127 (10.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	71 (5.9%)								(n/a)	88.4			$24,984