Serving 1,178 students in grades 9-12, Wilby 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilby High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Wilby High School's student population of 1,178 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wilby High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilby High School is 0.55, 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
#937 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
61%
31%
Black
29%
12%
White
5%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
73%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilby High School's ranking?
Wilby High School is ranked #937 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Wilby High School often compared to?
Wilby High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crosby High School, John F. Kennedy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilby High School?
The graduation rate of Wilby High School is 73%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Wilby High School?
1,178 students attend Wilby High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Wilby High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilby High School?
Wilby High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wilby High School offer ?
Wilby High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilby High School part of?
Wilby High School is part of Waterbury School District.
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