Our Students Succeed Here
E.C. Goodwin Technical High School is located in New Britain Connecticut. We have 659 students from 9 towns and enroll grades 9-12.
We offer 12 career and technical education programs including:
-Automotive Technology
-Carpentry
-Culinary Arts
-Electrical
-Health Technology
-Hairdressing and Cosmetology
-Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
-Information Technology
-Landscape Design, Installation and Equipment
-Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology (MDET)
-Plumbing and Heating
-Precision Machining Technology (PMT)
Students must take core courses, but also have the opportunity to add electives to fulfill their credit requirements. In their junior year, students also have the ability to take advantage of our Work-based Learning program, where they can earn credit while working during the school day in their trade.
Where Our Students Come From
We attract a diverse student population from across Connecticut because of our extensive Career and Technical Education programs, rigorous academics, opportunities for real-world work experience and the chance to earn college credit. Below are the towns our students frequently come from, but others are encouraged to apply. Learn more about our application process.
Berlin, Bristol, Farmington, Hartford, Newington, New Britain, Plainville, Southington
Gladiators Defend
This is the acronym we use to present and highlight our school norms for both learning and behavior. Posters are displayed in every classroom to remind us of the standards that make our school a great school.
