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#673 of 990 schools in CT
Waterbury Arts Magnet School
High School · Waterbury School District · Waterbury, CT
A high school in Waterbury, CT where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
16 South Elm St., Waterbury, CT 06706
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Waterbury Arts Magnet School score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waterbury Arts Magnet 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 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat 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
$51,770
Median home value
$171,400
Median rent
$1,233/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
43%
Poverty rate
24.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha & Omega Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 0.3 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Bais Yaakov of Waterbury High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Waterbury Career AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 755 | Compare → |
| John F. Kennedy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,391 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Waterbury School District
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #7 of 29
- District spending per student
- $21,973NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waterbury Arts Magnet School is listed in Waterbury School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waterbury Arts Magnet School
Waterbury Arts Magnet School is a public high school in Waterbury, CT, part of Waterbury School District, serving approximately 821 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #673 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waterbury Arts Magnet School
What grades does Waterbury Arts Magnet School serve?
Waterbury Arts Magnet School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Waterbury Arts Magnet School?
Waterbury Arts Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 821 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterbury Arts Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterbury Arts Magnet School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waterbury Arts Magnet School rank in CT?
Waterbury Arts Magnet School ranks #673 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Waterbury Arts Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waterbury Arts Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Waterbury Arts Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waterbury Arts Magnet School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Waterbury Arts Magnet School a charter school?
No, Waterbury Arts Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waterbury Arts Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Waterbury Arts Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waterbury Arts Magnet School?
68.6% of students at Waterbury Arts Magnet School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 821
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 4
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (203) 573-6300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 06706)
- 15,546
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 06706; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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