Ella T. Grasso Technical High School, part of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS), will give you a real-world advantage in a competitive job market and provide the academic skills needed for post-secondary education. Apply today, and take the first step to pursue a unique technical education!

If you are currently in Grade 8 or Grade 9: Applications for the incoming class of 9th graders for fall 2022 are now open! Current grade 9 students who are interested in applying for grade 10 in fall 2022 can also apply. Only online applications will be accepted.  Applicants and their families are encouraged to apply on or by December 15, 2021, as that is the priority date for processing applicants for the first round of initial notices.

Getting ready to apply? View this checklist of application materials and important deadlines to help you navigate the process.

If you are having trouble completing the online application, or run into technical difficulties, please call the PowerSchool help desk at 866-434-6276. Or you can submit a help desk ticket for online assistance. If submitting a ticket for online assistance, enter “CTECS” in the District field, and select “Enrollment Family” in the drop down Product field.

If you are currently in 9th grade, and are interested in applying for mid-year transfer to a technical high school this school year (2021-22), please contact the school counseling department where you are interested in attending for more information. Limited seats remain.

If you are currently in grade 10: We are no longer accepting applications for grade 10 transfers.

Click the link below to see our Virtual Open House website and learn more about what Grasso Tech has to offer.

What’s it like attending  
GRASSO TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL?
Learn more in this video! 

Career Technical Education prepares
LEARNERS FOR THE FUTURE
while closing the skills gap.

Take a tour of all of the 
CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION SHOPS
that Grasso Tech has to offer!