How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Waterbury Career Academy | West Side Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Waterbury, CT | Waterbury, CT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 709 | 848 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.0% | 80.8% |
| 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 Career Academy | West Side Middle 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 Career Academy | West Side Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13.0% | 8.0% |
| African American | 26.0% | 19.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54.6% | 67.9% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.0% | 3.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Waterbury Career Academy | West Side Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 177.3:1 | 212:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.6% | 50.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 32 | 320 |
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.