How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Waterbury Arts Magnet School | Waterbury Career Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Waterbury, CT | Waterbury, CT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 820 | 709 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 65.1% | 74.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Waterbury Arts Magnet School | Waterbury Career Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,129 | $20,129 |
| District | Waterbury School District | Waterbury School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Waterbury Arts Magnet School | Waterbury Career Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28.5% | 13.0% |
| African American | 18.4% | 26.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.1% | 54.6% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.2% | 3.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Waterbury Arts Magnet School | Waterbury Career Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | 6 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 270:1 | 195:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.1% | 18.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 105 | 32 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.