- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090000201151
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 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 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Waterbury · Resource Index
- 40
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School held near 785 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.1 → 69.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 090000201151 · Waterbury, CT High · MID · TRAD
831 enr · 13.2:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Bullard-Havens Technical High School (819 students)
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School held near 785 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.1 → 69.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School
831 students
- Bullard-Havens
Bullard-Havens Technical High School
819 students
- H. C. Wilcox T
H. C. Wilcox Technical High School
753 students
- Platt Technica
Platt Technical High School
749 students
- A. I. Prince T
A. I. Prince Technical High School
725 students
- Henry Abbott T
Henry Abbott Technical High School
721 students
What this shows W. F. Kaynor Technical High School reports 831 students on the CCD universe file.
How W. F. Kaynor Technical High School compares
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$28,755
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for Connecticut Technical Education and Career System reports $28,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~831 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 791 (2022-23) → 785 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.