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Waterbury Career Academy vs. W. F. Kaynor Technical High School

Should you attend Waterbury Career Academy or W. F. Kaynor Technical High School? 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 Career Academy
175 Birch Street
Waterbury, CT 06704
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School
43 Tompkins St.
Waterbury, CT 06708
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

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

W. F. Kaynor Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
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).
Serving 785 students in grades 9-12, W. F. Kaynor Technical High 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Vocational
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
755 students
785 students
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at W. F. Kaynor Technical High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
38% | 62%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Waterbury Career Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at W. F. Kaynor Technical High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
70 teachers
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at W. F. Kaynor Technical High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at W. F. Kaynor Technical High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System 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

#688 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
#714 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Waterbury Career Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of W. F. Kaynor Technical High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(22-23 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(22-23 School Year Data)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at W. F. Kaynor Technical High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at W. F. Kaynor Technical High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
50-54%
(Top 50% in CT)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at W. F. Kaynor Technical High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 20% in CT)(22-23 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 20% in CT)(22-23 School Year Data)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of W. F. Kaynor Technical High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System 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 Career Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of W. F. Kaynor Technical High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
-
Grade 9 Students
196
202
Grade 10 Students
167
201
Grade 11 Students
185
201
Grade 12 Students
189
181

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
2%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at W. F. Kaynor Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
53%
48%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at W. F. Kaynor Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
27%
13%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at W. F. Kaynor Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
13%
30%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at W. F. Kaynor Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System 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
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at W. F. Kaynor Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.63
0.67
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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of W. F. Kaynor Technical High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System 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
76%
43%
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at W. F. Kaynor Technical High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System 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
4%
9%
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at W. F. Kaynor Technical High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Connecticut Technical Education And Career System 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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