Enrollment
721
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Danbury, CT
Henry Abbott Technical High School
Federal NCES profile for Henry Abbott Technical High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090000201144
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry Abbott Technical High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 20
- public schools in Danbury · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry Abbott Technical High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Abbott Technical High School ranks #1 of 20 public schools in Danbury, CT.
School address
NCES ID 090000201144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henry Abbott Technical High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henry Abbott Technical High School
Henry Abbott Technical High School is a large high school in Danbury, Connecticut, enrolling 721 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.6% lands close to the Connecticut typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 721 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 159 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #81.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (32%) (diversity index 56/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 180 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Connecticut Technical Education and Career System spends $489 per pupil, 98% below the Connecticut average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Danbury's high schools, it stands alongside Danbury High School (3,612 students): Henry Abbott Technical High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 15.5:1).
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 Henry Abbott 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 Henry Abbott Technical High School compares
Henry Abbott 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 24% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 76% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 58.0%
White 32.1%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Henry Abbott Technical High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, which includes Henry Abbott 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 Henry Abbott Technical High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. F. Kaynor Technical High School | Similar size | Higher 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Platt Technical High School | Similar size | Higher 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 Henry Abbott 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 Danbury
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 (~721 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Henry Abbott Technical High School
How many students attend Henry Abbott Technical High School?
Henry Abbott Technical High School has 721 students enrolled. It is a high school in Danbury, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Abbott Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry Abbott Technical High School is 13.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry Abbott Technical High School?
27.6% of students at Henry Abbott Technical High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry Abbott Technical High School?
The largest demographic group at Henry Abbott Technical High School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment, in Danbury, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry Abbott Technical High School?
Henry Abbott Technical High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Henry Abbott Technical High School rank among public schools in Danbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry Abbott Technical High School ranks #1 of 20 public schools in Danbury, 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 Danbury on the city page.
Is Henry Abbott Technical High School a good school?
Henry Abbott Technical High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Connecticut schools. 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 Henry Abbott 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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