Enrollment
831
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Waterbury, CT
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School
Federal NCES profile for W. F. Kaynor Technical High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090000201151
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Waterbury · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W. F. Kaynor Technical High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Waterbury, CT.
School address
NCES ID 090000201151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.4%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W. F. Kaynor Technical High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at W. F. Kaynor Technical High School
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School is a large high school in Waterbury, Connecticut, enrolling 831 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 90% of state schools at 831 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 111 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #70.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (28%) (diversity index 66/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 277 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Connecticut Technical Education and Career System spends $489 per pupil, 98% below the Connecticut average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Waterbury's high schools, it stands alongside Crosby High School (1,453 students): W. F. Kaynor Technical High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 16.5:1).
Connecticut Technical Education and Career System also operates Bullard-Havens Technical High School (819 students) and H. C. Wilcox Technical High School (753 students) alongside W. F. Kaynor Technical High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How W. F. Kaynor Technical High School compares
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▲ 25% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 831 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
831
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 77% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$489
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.7%
White 28.1%
African American 16.2%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, W. F. Kaynor Technical High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, which includes W. F. Kaynor Technical High School.
$489
Per student
-98%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
-97%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.6%
State 86.4%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How W. F. Kaynor Technical High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullard-Havens Technical High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| H. C. Wilcox Technical High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Platt Technical High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A. I. Prince Technical High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry Abbott Technical High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W. F. Kaynor Technical High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Waterbury
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Crosby High School
Standard public school
1,453 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
John F. Kennedy High School
Standard public school
1,391 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Wilby High School
Standard public school
1,196 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Waterbury Career Academy
Standard public school
709 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~831 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about W. F. Kaynor Technical High School
How many students attend W. F. Kaynor Technical High School?
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School has 831 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waterbury, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W. F. Kaynor Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at W. F. Kaynor Technical High School is 13.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W. F. Kaynor Technical High School?
45.4% of students at W. F. Kaynor Technical High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W. F. Kaynor Technical High School?
The largest demographic group at W. F. Kaynor Technical High School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.7% of enrollment, in Waterbury, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W. F. Kaynor Technical High School?
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does W. F. Kaynor Technical High School rank among high schools in Waterbury?
By Resource Investment Index, W. F. Kaynor Technical High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Waterbury, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Waterbury on the city page.
Is W. F. Kaynor Technical High School a good school?
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Connecticut Technical Education and Career System?
Besides W. F. Kaynor Technical High School, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System also operates Bullard-Havens Technical High School (819 students), H. C. Wilcox Technical High School (753 students), and Platt Technical High School (749 students). See the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System district page for the complete list.
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