At Vinal Technical High School, students become prepared for the real world in every way possible. They learn high-demand technical skills, take college-prep classes and learn and develop career and employability skills. Vinal Technical High School teaches our graduates the necessary skills to become successful employees and college students.

We have ten career technical education programs. Our academic program is competitive and comprehensive. 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.

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.

Branford, Berlin, Clinton, Cobalt, Cromwell, Chester, Deep River, Durham, East Berlin, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, East Haven, Guilford, Haddam, Hartford, Higganum, Killingworth, Madison, Meriden, Middlefield, Middle Haddam, Middletown, New Britain, Northford, North Branford, North Haven, Old Saybrook, Portland, Rockfall, Rocky Hill, Wallingford, Westbrook, Wethersfield