Best 06704 Connecticut Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,905 students in 06704, CT.
The top-ranked public high schools in 06704, CT are Waterbury Career Academy and Wilby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 06704 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 06704, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 06704 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waterbury Career Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best 06704, CT Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waterbury Career Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Birch Street
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Wilby High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
568 Bucks Hill Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,196 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 06704, CT?
The top-ranked public high schools in 06704, CT include Waterbury Career Academy and Wilby High School.
How many public high schools are located in 06704?
2 public high schools are located in 06704.
What is the racial composition of students in 06704?
06704 public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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