W. F. Kaynor Technical High School
Tel:
(203) 596-4302
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School serves 776 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 44%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School places 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%)
School Overview
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School's student population of 776 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Vocational school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 776 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 68 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of W. F. Kaynor Technical High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 15-19% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (15-16) | 60-64% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 25% |
| Black | 12% | 13% |
| White | 46% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Connecticut Technical High Sc School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to W. F. Kaynor Technical High School is Waterbury Arts Magnet School (high) (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Carrington School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bunker Hill School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Waterbury Bunker Hill School Grades: PK-5 | 448 students
0.5 miles
170 Bunker Hill Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8183 0.5 PK-5 448 - Waterbury Carrington School Grades: PK-8 | 483 students
0.9 miles
24 Kenmore Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8184 0.9 PK-8 483 - Waterbury F. J. Kingsbury School Grades: PK-5 | 504 students
1.0 miles
220 Columbia Blvd.
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 574-8172 1.0 PK-5 504 - Waterbury Sprague School Grades: PK-5 | 522 students
1.2 miles
1443 Thomaston Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8189 1.2 PK-5 522 - Waterbury Driggs School Grades: PK-5 | 536 students
1.4 miles
77 Woodlawn Terrace
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 574-8160 1.4 PK-5 536
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