Serving 820 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 12:1 is equal to 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 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 820 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waterbury Arts Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Waterbury Arts Magnet School's student population of 820 students has grown by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 78% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
820 students
Showing 2014–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Rankings
Waterbury Arts Magnet 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 Waterbury Arts Magnet School is 0.68, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#584 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Hispanic
46%
32%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Black
18%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
29%
46%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.1%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
38%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterbury Arts Magnet School's ranking?
Waterbury Arts Magnet School is ranked #584 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Waterbury Arts Magnet School often compared to?
Waterbury Arts Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aces At Chase, Waterbury Career Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waterbury Arts Magnet School?
The graduation rate of Waterbury Arts Magnet School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 88.2%.
How many students attend Waterbury Arts Magnet School?
820 students attend Waterbury Arts Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Waterbury Arts Magnet School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waterbury Arts Magnet School?
Waterbury Arts Magnet School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Waterbury Arts Magnet School offer ?
Waterbury Arts Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waterbury Arts Magnet School part of?
Waterbury Arts Magnet School is part of Waterbury School District.
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