Overview
Waterbury Career Academy is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Waterbury, Connecticut. The school enrolls 755 students. It is part of the Waterbury School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Connecticut state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
80% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictWaterbury School District
County9140
CityWaterbury
ZIP06704
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID090483001638
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment755
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %80%
State Avg43%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)