Serving 1,157 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 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
1,157 students attend Wilby High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Wilby High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 6% 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 15:1, 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?
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