Wilby High School
Tel:
(203)574-8100
- Wilby High School serves 1,076 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 4% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 18% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Wilby High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Wilby High School's student population of 1,076 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 90 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,076 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 90 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Wilby High School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Wilby High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #911 out of 968 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 4% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 56% | 24% |
| Black | 29% | 13% |
| White | 13% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.42 |
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| Graduation Rate | 75% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waterbury School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Wilby High School is W. F. Kaynor Technical High School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is North End Esc (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bucks Hill School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Waterbury North End Esc Special Education School
Grades: 8 | 7 students
0.0 miles
534 Bucks Hill Road
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203)574-8097 0.0 8 7 - Waterbury Bucks Hill School Grades: PK-5 | 453 students
0.4 miles
330 Bucks Hill Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203)574-8182 0.4 PK-5 453 - Waterbury Special Education Preschool Special Education School
Grades: PK | 228 students
0.4 miles
330 Bucks Hill Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203)574-8067 0.4 PK 228 - Waterbury Regan School Grades: K-5 | 262 students
0.9 miles
2780 North Main St.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203)574-8187 0.9 K-5 262 - Wolcott Wakelee School Grades: K-5 | 339 students
1.1 miles
12 Hempel Dr.
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203)879-8154 1.1 K-5 339
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