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#439 of 990 schools in CT
Top 44% in state
Waterbury Career Academy
High School · Waterbury School District · Waterbury, CT
A high school in Waterbury, CT where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
175 Birch Street, Waterbury, CT 06704
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Waterbury Career Academy score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Waterbury Career Academy 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 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat 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
$47,848
Median home value
$178,500
Median rent
$1,202/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
43%
Poverty rate
27.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbury Arts Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 821 | Compare → |
| Alpha & Omega Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 1.0 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Bais Yaakov of Waterbury High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 43 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #1 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 Career Academy is listed in Waterbury School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waterbury Career Academy
Waterbury Career Academy is a public high school in Waterbury, CT, part of Waterbury School District, serving approximately 755 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #439 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waterbury Career Academy
What grades does Waterbury Career Academy serve?
Waterbury Career Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Waterbury Career Academy?
Waterbury Career Academy has an enrollment of approximately 755 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterbury Career Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterbury Career Academy is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waterbury Career Academy rank in CT?
Waterbury Career Academy ranks #439 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Waterbury Career Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Waterbury Career Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Career Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waterbury Career Academy has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Waterbury Career Academy a charter school?
No, Waterbury Career Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waterbury Career Academy a Title I school?
No, Waterbury Career Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waterbury Career Academy?
79.7% of students at Waterbury Career Academy 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 755
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 4
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (203) 574-8000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 06704)
- 30,666
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
Official sources & links
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 06704; 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, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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