The Waterbury Career Academy is a high school located in the North End section of Waterbury, Connecticut, in the United States. The school consists of four strands. Students are able to pick a strand at the end of their freshman term. It is a part of Waterbury Public Schools.
Serving 709 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 12:1 is equal to 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 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 709 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Waterbury Career Academy's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Waterbury, CT, covering approximately 28.9 square miles. Most students typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.2 miles from the school to the zone edge and a maximum distance of 4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waterbury Career Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Waterbury Career Academy's student population of 709 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
709 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
School Rankings
Waterbury Career Academy 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 Career Academy is 0.63, 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
#661 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Spartans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterbury Career Academy's ranking?
Waterbury Career Academy is ranked #661 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Waterbury Career Academy often compared to?
Waterbury Career Academyis often viewed alongside schools like W. F. Kaynor Technical High School, Waterbury Arts Magnet 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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waterbury Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Waterbury Career Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 88.2%.
How many students attend Waterbury Career Academy?
709 students attend Waterbury Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Waterbury Career Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waterbury Career Academy?
Waterbury Career Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Waterbury Career Academy offer ?
Waterbury Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waterbury Career Academy part of?
Waterbury Career Academy is part of Waterbury School District.
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