Enrollment
690
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · New Britain, CT
E. C. Goodwin Technical High School
Federal NCES profile for E. C. Goodwin Technical High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090000201138
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E. C. Goodwin Technical High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #11 of 14
- public schools in New Britain · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
E. C. Goodwin Technical High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E. C. Goodwin Technical High School ranks #11 of 14 public schools in New Britain, CT.
School address
NCES ID 090000201138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.2%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How E. C. Goodwin Technical High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at E. C. Goodwin Technical High School
E. C. Goodwin Technical High School is a mid-sized high school in New Britain, Connecticut, enrolling 690 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 690 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 142 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #100.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (28%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 173 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Connecticut Technical Education and Career System spends $489 per pupil, 98% below the Connecticut average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 163 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 690 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among New Britain's high schools, it stands alongside New Britain High School (2,521 students): E. C. Goodwin Technical High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.3:1 vs 14.4:1).
Connecticut Technical Education and Career System also operates W. F. Kaynor Technical High School (831 students) and Bullard-Havens Technical High School (819 students) alongside E. C. Goodwin Technical High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How E. C. Goodwin Technical High School compares
E. C. Goodwin Technical High School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▲ 27% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
690
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$489
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.2%
White 28.0%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, E. C. Goodwin Technical High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, which includes E. C. Goodwin Technical High School.
$489
Per student
-98%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
-97%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.6%
State 86.4%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How E. C. Goodwin Technical High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. F. Kaynor Technical High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bullard-Havens Technical High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| H. C. Wilcox Technical High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Platt Technical High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A. I. Prince Technical High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E. C. Goodwin Technical High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in New Britain
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~690 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about E. C. Goodwin Technical High School
How many students attend E. C. Goodwin Technical High School?
E. C. Goodwin Technical High School has 690 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Britain, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E. C. Goodwin Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at E. C. Goodwin Technical High School is 12.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at E. C. Goodwin Technical High School?
46.2% of students at E. C. Goodwin Technical High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E. C. Goodwin Technical High School?
The largest demographic group at E. C. Goodwin Technical High School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment, in New Britain, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E. C. Goodwin Technical High School?
E. C. Goodwin Technical High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does E. C. Goodwin Technical High School rank among public schools in New Britain?
By Resource Investment Index, E. C. Goodwin Technical High School ranks #11 of 14 public schools in New Britain, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Britain on the city page.
Is E. C. Goodwin Technical High School a good school?
E. C. Goodwin Technical High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System?
Besides E. C. Goodwin Technical High School, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System also operates W. F. Kaynor Technical High School (831 students), Bullard-Havens Technical High School (819 students), and H. C. Wilcox Technical High School (753 students). See the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System district page for the complete list.
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