Serving 796 students in grades 9-12, Waterbury Career Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 796 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waterbury Career Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Waterbury Career Academy's student population of 796 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
796 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waterbury Career Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waterbury Career Academy is 0.66, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#630 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
50%
29%
Black
25%
13%
White
17%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterbury Career Academy's ranking?
Waterbury Career Academy is ranked #630 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waterbury Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Waterbury Career Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Waterbury Career Academy?
796 students attend Waterbury Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Waterbury Career Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waterbury Career Academy?
Waterbury Career Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Waterbury Career Academy offer ?
Waterbury Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waterbury Career Academy part of?
Waterbury Career Academy is part of Waterbury School District.
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