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Connecticut Technical Education and Career System

Connecticut · Public School District
17
Schools
11,183
Students
$515
Per-Pupil Spend
>95% below nat'l
47.6%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
96.9%
Graduation Rate
+10.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Connecticut Technical Education and Career System is a public school district in Connecticut serving 11,183 students across 17 schools. It includes 17 high school. Its graduation rate of 96.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $515 is below the national average for a US public school district. 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (17)
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$515-96% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
86%
State
86.4%
Local (property tax)
1.6%
Federal
11.9%

State funding accounts for 86% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
11,183
Students
48%
Free Lunch
$1K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.9%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateConnecticut →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.9% graduation rate — 10.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $515, spending is 96% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System?
Connecticut Technical Education and Career System has 17 public schools, serving a total of 11,183 students.
What is the graduation rate for Connecticut Technical Education and Career System?
The graduation rate is 96.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Connecticut Technical Education and Career System spend per student?
Connecticut Technical Education and Career System spends $515 per pupil — 96% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System?
48% of students in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System?
No, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Connecticut Technical Education and Career System serve?
Connecticut Technical Education and Career System serves grades 9 through 12, covering high school level.
What is the opportunity score for Connecticut Technical Education and Career System?
The median opportunity score across schools in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.