Waterbury Arts Magnet School vs Waterbury Career Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Waterbury Arts Magnet School
Waterbury · Public high · Grades 6–12
820 students
Waterbury Career Academy
Waterbury · Public high · Grades 9–12
709 students
| Measure | Waterbury Arts Magnet School Waterbury, Connecticut | Waterbury Career Academy Waterbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 180 | #128 of 180 |
| National rank | #12248 of 16,910 | #10569 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 820 | 709 |
| Enrollment | 820 | 709 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Waterbury | Waterbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterbury Career Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.6 vs 34.8).
- •Waterbury Career Academy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Waterbury Career Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Waterbury Arts Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68% vs 78%).
- •Waterbury Career Academy does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.1).
- •Waterbury Arts Magnet School is the larger school with 820 students compared with 709.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Waterbury Arts Magnet School better than Waterbury Career Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Waterbury Career Academy ranks higher (41.6 vs 34.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Waterbury Arts Magnet School and Waterbury Career Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Waterbury and Waterbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Waterbury Arts Magnet School: 820. Waterbury Career Academy: 709. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Waterbury Arts Magnet School and Waterbury Career Academy rank in Connecticut?
Waterbury Arts Magnet School is 143rd of 180 and Waterbury Career Academy is 128th of 180 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).