Henry Abbott Technical High School

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Henry Abbott Technical High School
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Henry Abbott Technical High School
21 Hayestown Avenue

Danbury
,
Connecticut
06811

United States
Coordinates 41°24′46″N73°27′14″W / 41.4128°N 73.4539°W / 41.4128; -73.4539
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School typeTechnical/Vocational School
School district Connecticut Technical Education and Career System
CEEB code 070123
PrincipalKevin Durkin
Grades9–12
Number of students700
Color(s)Blue and white
  
MascotWolverine
Website abbott.cttech.org

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]

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Technologies

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

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.

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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
  5. ↑ admin. "Joe Lahoud – Society for American Baseball Research" . Retrieved 2022-12-15.
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