How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Waterbury Arts Magnet School | Wilby High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Waterbury, CT | Waterbury, CT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 820 | 1,196 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.8:1 | 14.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.9% | 84.1% |
| 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 | Waterbury Arts Magnet School | Wilby 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 | Waterbury Arts Magnet School | Wilby High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28.5% | 5.0% |
| African American | 18.4% | 25.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.1% | 63.9% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.2% | 4.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Waterbury Arts Magnet School | Wilby High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | 6 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 273.3:1 | 239.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.5% | 62.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 105 | 222 |
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.