Best high schools in Waterbury School District (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 5 schools in Waterbury School District, Connecticut. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Connecticut.
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- 142Waterbury Career AcademyWaterbury · Public High22% Math proficiency · 709 students
- 235Waterbury Arts Magnet SchoolWaterbury · Public High17% Math proficiency · 820 students
- 319John F. Kennedy High SchoolWaterbury · Public High10% Math proficiency · 1,391 students
- 414Wilby High SchoolWaterbury · Public High2% Math proficiency · 1,196 students
- 512Crosby High SchoolWaterbury · Public High5% Math proficiency · 1,453 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterbury Career Academy Waterbury · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 41.6 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 709 |
| 2 | Waterbury Arts Magnet School Waterbury · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 34.8 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 820 |
| 3 | John F. Kennedy High School Waterbury · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 18.9 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 1,391 |
| 4 | Wilby High School Waterbury · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 14.0 Lower 50% | 2% Math proficiency | 1,196 |
| 5 | Crosby High School Waterbury · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 12.4 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 1,453 |
Waterbury Career Academy in Waterbury leads the 2025 list of high schools in Waterbury School District with a Success Index (US) of 41.6. Of the 5 schools shown, 5 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Connecticut high schools rankings, every school on the Waterbury School District page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Waterbury School District?
Waterbury Career Academy in Waterbury, Connecticut ranks first among high schools in Waterbury School District with a Success Index (US) of 41.6 out of 100 (Enrollment: 709).
How are high schools in Waterbury School District ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.