Emmett O'Brien Technical High School

Connecticut Technical Education and Career System

obrien.cttech.org/

618 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Emmett O'Brien Technical High School, located in Ansonia, Connecticut, is a member of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS). The school serves students from the surrounding Naugatuck Valley area, offering a unique dual-curriculum model that integrates rigorous academic coursework with intensive career and technical education (CTE). By blending traditional high school subjects with specialized vocational training, the school aims to prepare students for both immediate entry into the workforce and continued success in post-secondary education.

The school provides a wide array of technical programs, ranging from traditional trades like carpentry and electrical work to modern career paths in fields such as information technology, health technology, and culinary arts. Students at Emmett O'Brien are encouraged to gain hands-on, real-world experience, often through capstone projects, internships, and industry-recognized certifications. With a focus on producing skilled, career-ready graduates, the school acts as a vital hub for regional economic development while fostering professional skills and personal growth within its student body.

618

Total Students

50.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emmett O'Brien Technical High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	275
Hispanic	230
Black	70
Asian	3
Two or More	35
American Indian	2

White
275 (44.7%)
Hispanic
230 (37.4%)
Black
70 (11.4%)
Two or More
35 (5.7%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System
Phone:	(203)732-1800
Website:	http://obrien.cttech.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	618
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 178

Grade 10 164

Grade 11 127

Grade 12 149