Henry Abbott Technical High School

Henry Abbott Technical High School, or Abbott Tech, is a technical high school in Danbury, in Connecticut. It is among four high schools within Danbury, which include Danbury High School, Alternative Center for Excellence, and Immaculate High School. Abbott Tech receives students from many nearby towns.[1]

Henry Abbott Technical High School
Address
21 Hayestown Avenue

Danbury
,
Connecticut
06811

United States
Coordinates41.4128°N 73.4539°W / 41.4128; -73.4539
Information
School typeTechnical/Vocational School
School districtConnecticut Technical High School System
PrincipalKevin Durkin
PrincipalJayme Beckham
Grades9–12
Number of students700
Color(s)Blue and white
MascotWolverine
Websiteabbott.cttech.org

Technologies

In addition to an academic program leading to a high school diploma,[2] students attending Abbott Tech receive training in one of the following trades and technologies:[3]

  • Automotive Technology
  • Carpentry
  • Culinary Arts
  • Electrical
  • Graphics Technology
  • Hairdressing and Cosmetology
  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
  • Health Technology
  • Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology
  • Plumbing and Heating
  • Precision Machining Technology

Renovations

Renovations to refurbish the academic wing, and add on two new shop wings, along with a new parking lot and sport field, were completed in 2009 at a cost of $57 million.[4] In 2011 Abbott Tech won the third annual Connecticut Light and Power ‘Live Green Win Green’ contest. Abbott Tech beat out 20 other high schools to win $20,000 to fund environmental improvements at the school. In 2012, Abbott Tech was selected as a runner-up for CT light & Power ‘Live Green Win Green’ competition earning a grant of $5000. In May 2014, Abbott Tech students won the Clean Energy Grant by presenting energy-saving solutions for their school at the Connecticut Clean Trades Summit.

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Abbott Tech - Where Our Students Come From". Cttech.org. Archived from the original on 2013-06-01.
  2. Abbott Tech - Academic Offerings
  3. Abbott Tech - Technologies
  4. CT DCS: Henry Abbott Tech
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