Vinal Technical High School, or Vinal Tech, is a technical high school located in Middletown, Connecticut. It is in the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System. It receives students from many nearby towns. Vinal Tech currently has around 600 students from approximately 27 different towns.
Serving 547 students in grades 9-12, Vinal Technical High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vinal Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Vinal Technical High School's student population of 547 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Vinal Technical High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vinal Technical High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#789 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
21%
31%
Black
7%
12%
White
65%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vinal Technical High School's ranking?
Vinal Technical High School is ranked #789 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Vinal Technical High School often compared to?
Vinal Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H. C. Wilcox Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vinal Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Vinal Technical High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Vinal Technical High School?
547 students attend Vinal Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Vinal Technical High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vinal Technical High School?
Vinal Technical High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Vinal Technical High School offer ?
Vinal Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Vinal Technical High School part of?
Vinal Technical High School is part of Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District.
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