About Our School
About
At Ellis Technical High School, students earn more than a high school diploma—they gain the knowledge, technical skills, and real-world experience needed for success after graduation. Ellis Tech combines rigorous academics with hands-on career and technical education, preparing students for Connecticut's workforce and a rapidly changing world.
Students can explore 12 career and technical education programs, including Architecture, Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing, Automotive Technology, Carpentry, Culinary Arts, Electrical, Hairdressing and Cosmetology, Health Technology, Masonry, Plumbing and Heating, Precision Machining Technology, and Robotics and Automation. They learn using industry-standard equipment while developing the craftsmanship, technical expertise, and workplace skills that employers and colleges value.
After graduation, students are prepared for college, apprenticeships, military service, or careers in their chosen fields. Through Work-Based Learning, students can gain paid, real-world job experience before they graduate. They can also earn college credit through partnerships with Connecticut State Community College and challenge themselves through a variety of academic opportunities. Beyond the classroom, students can get involved in a wide range of clubs, athletics, and student activities that help them build leadership skills, explore new interests, and make lasting connections.
High Reliability School
H.H. Ellis Technical High School is pleased to announce the achievement of Level 1 certification in Marzano High Reliability Schools™. Level 1 certification means Ellis Technical High School has created a “Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture,” which is the foundation for every level that follows. Without such a culture, student achievement will be compromised. Day-to-day school operations are addressed and evaluated in Level 1. The high reliability school (HRS) program was created by Marzano Resources to help transform schools into organizations that take proactive steps to ensure student success. Using a research-based five-level hierarchy, along with leading and lagging indicators, educators learn to assess, monitor, and confirm the effectiveness of their schools.
Where Our Students Come From
We attract a diverse student population from across Connecticut because of our extensive Career and Technical Education programs, rigorous academics, opportunities for real-world work experience and the chance to earn college credit. Below are the towns our students frequently come from, but others are encouraged to apply. Learn more about our application process.
Ashford, Brooklyn, Canterbury, Chaplin, Eastford, Griswold, Hampton, Killingly, Plainfield, Pomfret, Preston, Putnam, Scotland, Stafford, Sterling, Thompson, Voluntown, Willimantic, Woodstock.
