H. H. Ellis Technical High School

What H. H. Ellis Technical High School does

H. H. Ellis Technical High School (legal name: Harvard H. Ellis Technical High School) is a public technical high school located at 613 Upper Maple Street, Danielson, Connecticut, operated by the State of Connecticut through the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS). The school enrolls over 600 students from 20 surrounding Connecticut towns in grades 9–12, delivered through a CTECS-managed lottery admissions system with town-provided transportation. It does not have commercial revenue; it is funded by the State of Connecticut budget and federal education grants and is tuition-free for in-state residents.

The school's core offering is a dual-credential model: every student graduates with a high school diploma plus a Career and Technical Education (CTE) certificate. It delivers 12 CTE trade programs — 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 — integrated with standard academic subjects (English, math, science, social studies, art, health, and PE) via a blended-learning and STEM approach. Each trade program includes substantial experiential learning hours, including up to 1,500 hours toward a metal-trade apprenticeship (Precision Machining), 1,400+ hours in Automotive Technology, and 1,775 hours of restaurant operations in Culinary Arts. Two student-run on-campus services — Bellissimo Restaurant and Elle Salon — provide real customer-facing experience, and dual-enrollment partnerships with Quinebaug Valley Community College and Three Rivers Community College offer transferable college credit.

The go-to-market is event-driven and direct-to-consumer: applications open November 15 and close January 25, with post-deadline applications going to a waitlist. Recruitment is conducted through open houses, community events (including the long-running EllisCon gaming convention, car shows, and antique shows), school-counselor outreach, and town-wide information sessions. Work-based learning channels route graduating seniors into a network of 25+ employer partners — including General Dynamics Electric Boat, Milton Caterpillar, Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Whitcraft Corporation, Putnam Plastics, and regional electrical, plumbing, and construction firms — providing direct employment pathways alongside college-credit articulation agreements. The school holds NEASC accreditation and Marzano High Reliability Schools Level 1 Certification.

Name

H. H. Ellis Technical High School

Legal name

Harvard H. Ellis Technical High School

Website

https://ellis.cttech.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Harvard H. Ellis Technical High School is a Connecticut public technical high school in Danielson serving 600+ students from 20 towns in grades 9–12 with 12 trade programs, dual high-school diploma and CTE certification, and employer work-based learning partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career and Technical Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Career technical education
• Secondary vocational training
• Trade certification programs
• Workforce skills training
• Apprenticeship education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Danielson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Free public education for Connecticut residents grades 9-12. Funded through state of Connecticut budget and federal education grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

H. H. Ellis Technical High School is a public career and technical education (CTE) high school operated by the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS), located in Danielson, Connecticut. The school serves approximately 600 students drawn from 20 Connecticut towns with tuition-free enrollment for state residents, offering 12 career and technical education programs alongside standard academic coursework that leads to a high school diploma and industry-recognized trade certifications.

Product overview

Harvard H. Ellis Technical High School offers a dual-focused educational program combining Career and Technical Education (CTE) with comprehensive academic coursework. The school provides 12 distinct CTE trade programs (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) alongside standard academic subjects. Each student graduates with a high school diploma and a certificate in their chosen CTE area. The school operates student workforce programs including on-campus services (Bellissimo restaurant, Elle Salon) and work-based learning partnerships with local employers, providing practical real-world experience through CTECS's integrated educational approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Carpentry Program A career and technical education program providing hands-on training in carpentry and building trades for high school students, leading to industry-recognized certifications alongside a high school diploma.
• Culinary Arts Program A career and technical education program training students in food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations, with hands-on practice in the student-run Bellissimo restaurant.
• Automotive Technology Program A career and technical education program providing training in vehicle diagnostics, repair, and maintenance for high school students pursuing careers in the automotive industry.
• Cosmetology Program A career and technical education program teaching hair styling, skincare, and beauty services, with practical experience in the student-run Elle Salon.
• Plumbing Program A career and technical education program providing training in plumbing systems, pipefitting, and related trades for high school students.
• Electrical Program A career and technical education program offering training in electrical wiring, circuits, and electrical systems installation for high school students.
• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Program A career and technical education program providing training in HVAC systems installation, maintenance, and repair for high school students.
• Welding Program A career and technical education program training students in various welding techniques, metal fabrication, and metalwork safety.
• Academic Diploma Program The standard academic coursework component of the high school experience, providing English, mathematics, science, social studies, and other core academic courses required for a Connecticut high school diploma.
• Elle Salon (Student-Run Cosmetology Services) A student-operated salon providing real-world cosmetology services to the public, serving as the hands-on training environment for students in the Cosmetology Program.
• Bellissimo (Student-Run Restaurant) A student-operated restaurant providing dining services to the public, serving as the practical training environment for students in the Culinary Arts Program.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates earn high school diploma plus Career and Technical Education certificate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• General Dynamics Electric BoatcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2026Exclusive on-campus application day for Ellis Tech seniors featuring EB representatives sharing career opportunities and conducting on-site interviews with potential same-day job offers. Major employer partner for Connecticut's submarine manufacturing workforce pipeline.
• Milton CaterpillarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2025Hired Ellis Tech automotive senior Jackson Lambert upon graduation. Part of work-based learning employment pipeline for heavy equipment technician training.
• Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2025Hired Ellis Tech automotive senior Teagan Gardner upon graduation. Railroad services employer partner for automotive technology graduates.
• A. Reynolds Electric LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer partnership for electrical trade work-based learning opportunities.
• C.R. Trudeau and Sons PHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlumbing and heating employer partner.
• Chaput ElectricminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectrical contractor employer partner.
• Copeland BuildersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction employer partner for carpentry and masonry trades.
• Putnam Plastics CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing employer partner for precision machining technology students.
• Whitcraft CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerospace manufacturing employer partner.
• Vachon Chevrolet Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive dealer partner for automotive technology work-based learning.
• Quinebaug Valley Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership offering college credit for select high school courses at QVCC in Danielson.
• Three Rivers Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege partnership offering college credit for select high school courses at TRCC in Norwich.
• SkillsUSAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization serving high school students in technical training. Ellis Tech's chapter participates in state and national competitions including SkillsUSA Championships.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eli Whitney Technical High School: CTECS technical high school in Hamden, CT — directly comparable state-operated CTE program with the same 12-trade structure and dual-diploma graduate profile.
• Windham Technical High School: Adjacent CTECS technical high school located in Willimantic — overlapping catchment towns, identical state-operated governance, and equivalent dual-credential graduate outcome.
• Norwich Technical High School: Sister CTECS technical high school in Norwich, CT offering the same public CTE-plus-academic model with comparable trade programs, employer pipeline structure, and lottery-based admissions.
• Grasso Technical High School: CTECS technical high school in Groton, CT — same public CTE system, same curriculum framework, and same employer-partnership model including proximity to Electric Boat hiring.
• Bullard-Havens Technical High School: CTECS technical high school in Bridgeport, CT — directly comparable public CTE school with similar trade program breadth and employer partnership model.
• Platt Technical High School: CTECS technical high school in Milford, CT operating under identical state governance, lottery admissions, and CTE-plus-academic dual-credential model.
• Cheney Technical High School: CTECS technical high school in Manchester, CT — directly comparable public technical school under the same CTECS district governance and program framework.
• Kaynor Technical High School: CTECS technical high school in Waterbury, CT offering the same Career and Technical Education program structure, state-funded model, and SkillsUSA participation.
• Oliver Wolcott Technical High School: CTECS technical high school in Torrington, CT — sister institution with identical governance, lottery admission, and CTE-academic integration model.
• A.I. Prince Technical High School: CTECS technical high school in Enfield, CT — sister public CTE institution with identical admissions lottery, dual-credential graduate outcomes, and employer partnership structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubenfhsnetwork.com/schools/ellis-tech-high-school-danielson-ct
• Facebookfacebook.com/ellistechathletics
• Instagraminstagram.com/ellis.tech.athletics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/h.-h.-ellis-technical-high-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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