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Waterbury Arts Magnet School vs. Waterbury Career Academy

Should you attend Waterbury Arts Magnet School or Waterbury Career Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Waterbury Arts Magnet School
16 South Elm St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Waterbury Career Academy
175 Birch Street
Waterbury, CT 06704
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Waterbury Arts Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Waterbury Career Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 821 students in grades 6-12, Waterbury Arts Magnet School 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 28% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 755 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
821 students
755 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Waterbury Arts Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Waterbury Career Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
40% | 60%
38% | 62%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Waterbury Arts Magnet School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Waterbury Career Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
58 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Waterbury Arts Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Waterbury Career Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Waterbury Arts Magnet School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waterbury School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Waterbury Career Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waterbury School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#584 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
#661 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Waterbury Arts Magnet School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Waterbury Career Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waterbury Arts Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waterbury School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waterbury Career Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waterbury School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waterbury Arts Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waterbury School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waterbury Career Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waterbury School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waterbury Arts Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waterbury School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waterbury Career Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waterbury School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 10% in CT)
≥95%
(Top 10% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Waterbury Arts Magnet School with the average graduation rate observed in the Waterbury School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Waterbury Career Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Waterbury School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Waterbury Arts Magnet School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Waterbury Career Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
18
Grade 6 Students
114
-
Grade 7 Students
114
-
Grade 8 Students
115
-
Grade 9 Students
132
196
Grade 10 Students
123
167
Grade 11 Students
109
185
Grade 12 Students
114
189

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Waterbury Arts Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waterbury School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Waterbury Career Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waterbury School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
44%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Waterbury Arts Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waterbury School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Waterbury Career Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waterbury School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
19%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Waterbury Arts Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waterbury School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Waterbury Career Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waterbury School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
29%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Waterbury Arts Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waterbury School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Waterbury Career Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waterbury School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Waterbury Arts Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waterbury School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Waterbury Career Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waterbury School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.69
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Waterbury Arts Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waterbury School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Waterbury Career Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waterbury School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
76%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Waterbury Arts Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waterbury School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Waterbury Career Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waterbury School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Waterbury Arts Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waterbury School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Waterbury Career Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waterbury School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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