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#132 of 202 private schools in CT

Bais Yaakov of Waterbury High School

High School · Waterbury, CT

A private high school in Waterbury, CT serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

66 BUCKINGHAM ST, Waterbury, CT 06710

  • 2.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CT.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio2.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.8 / 10
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School Day Length8.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,230
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-1.6 / 10
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Diversity Index0%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C3.3 / 10
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Enrollment43
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CT

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Bais Yaakov of Waterbury High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 71Very Walkable
  • Transit 54Good Transit
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,245/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waterbury), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$42,774

Median home value

$219,600

Median rent

$1,135/mo

College educated

15.2%

Homeownership

32.1%

Poverty rate

28.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06710; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Alpha & Omega Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–110.3 mi15Compare →
Waterbury Arts Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.46–120.6 mi821Compare →
Waterbury Career AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.89–121.1 mi755Compare →
John F. Kennedy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.69–121.5 mi1,391Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Bais Yaakov of Waterbury High School is listed in Waterbury, CT; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Bais Yaakov of Waterbury High School

Bais Yaakov of Waterbury High School is a private high school in Waterbury, CT, serving approximately 43 students in grades 9th-12th with a 2.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #132 of 202 private schools in CT.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bais Yaakov of Waterbury High School

What grades does Bais Yaakov of Waterbury High School serve?

Bais Yaakov of Waterbury High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bais Yaakov of Waterbury High School?

Bais Yaakov of Waterbury High School has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bais Yaakov of Waterbury High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bais Yaakov of Waterbury High School is 2.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bais Yaakov of Waterbury High School rank in CT?

Bais Yaakov of Waterbury High School ranks #132 of 202 private schools in CT.

What is Bais Yaakov of Waterbury High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bais Yaakov of Waterbury High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bais Yaakov of Waterbury High School a private school?

Yes, Bais Yaakov of Waterbury High School is a private all-girls school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bais Yaakov of Waterbury High School a religious school?

Bais Yaakov of Waterbury High School has a Jewish religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
43
Gender Split
0% M / 100% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
2.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
private
Coed Status
all-girls
Affiliation
Jewish
School Day
8.2 hours
Days Per Year
150 days
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
New Haven County
Area population (ZIP 06710)
9,669
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
36
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06710; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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