W. F. Kaynor Technical High School, or Kaynor Tech, is a technical high school located in Waterbury, Connecticut. Students from Waterbury and the surrounding towns can attend Kaynor. Kaynor Tech is part of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System.
Serving 831 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 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 831 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School's student population of 831 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
831 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Rankings
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W. F. Kaynor Technical High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#724 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W. F. Kaynor Technical High School's ranking?
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School is ranked #724 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are W. F. Kaynor Technical High School often compared to?
W. F. Kaynor Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waterbury Career Academy, John F. Kennedy High School, H. C. Wilcox Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of W. F. Kaynor Technical High School?
The graduation rate of W. F. Kaynor Technical High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 88.2%.
How many students attend W. F. Kaynor Technical High School?
831 students attend W. F. Kaynor Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of W. F. Kaynor Technical High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W. F. Kaynor Technical High School?
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does W. F. Kaynor Technical High School offer ?
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is W. F. Kaynor Technical High School part of?
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School is part of Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District.
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