Serving 755 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). 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 13:1 is higher than 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 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 755 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Waterbury Career Academy 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 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.
Waterbury Career Academy is ranked #688 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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 89%.
How many students attend Waterbury Career Academy?
755 students attend Waterbury Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Waterbury Career Academy students are Hispanic, 27% 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 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Waterbury Career Academy offer ?
Waterbury Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waterbury Career Academy part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 755 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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