How do these schools compare?
| Metric | H. S. Chase School | John F. Kennedy High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Waterbury, CT | Waterbury, CT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 543 | 1,391 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.3:1 | 14.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.0% | 77.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | H. S. Chase School | John F. Kennedy High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,476 | $20,476 |
| District | Waterbury School District | Waterbury School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | H. S. Chase School | John F. Kennedy High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11.4% | 9.8% |
| African American | 21.7% | 22.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56.4% | 63.0% |
| Asian | 4.8% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.0% | 2.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | H. S. Chase School | John F. Kennedy High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 12 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 543:1 | 347.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.1% | 49.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 5 | 311 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.