Is Waterbury Arts Magnet School a good school?

Waterbury Arts Magnet School ranks 91 st of 145 Connecticut high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Waterbury Arts Magnet School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 821 students attended Waterbury Arts Magnet School.

What is the racial makeup of Waterbury Arts Magnet School?

Students at Waterbury Arts Magnet School are 44% Hispanic, 29% White, 19% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Waterbury Arts Magnet School

Summary:

Waterbury Arts Magnet School is a public magnet high school serving grades 6-12 in the Waterbury School District in Connecticut, with a diverse student population of 29.96% White, 19.49% African American, and 43.36% Hispanic students.

Waterbury Arts Magnet School consistently outperforms the Waterbury School District and the state of Connecticut in academic assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school has shown strong academic performance for its Hispanic student population, ranking 11th out of 63 Connecticut high schools in 2022-2023 for Hispanic student proficiency in English Language Arts. Despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Waterbury Arts Magnet School has performed well, ranking 21st out of 70 Connecticut high schools for this student group in 2022-2023.

Waterbury Arts Magnet School significantly outperforms the other high schools in the Waterbury School District, such as Crosby High School, Wilby High School, and John F. Kennedy High School, which all rank in the bottom 10-15% of Connecticut high schools. This suggests that the magnet school model, combined with adequate funding and resources, can be an effective strategy for improving educational opportunities and outcomes in underperforming districts.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-12

16 South Elm St.
Waterbury, CT 06706

(203) 573-6300

District: Waterbury School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
91^st of 145 Connecticut High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,290

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 821

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

43.8%

White:

29.5%

African American:

18.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.6%

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Compare Details Waterbury Arts Magnet School ranks better than 53.6% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.93. (See more...)

Compare Details Waterbury Arts Magnet School ranks worse than 62.8% of high schools in Connecticut. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the Waterbury School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.05. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Waterbury Arts Magnet School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Waterbury Arts Magnet School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.8%), White (29.5%), African American (18.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Waterbury School District. (See more...)

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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waterbury Arts Magnet School is 13.7. 2 high schools in the Waterbury School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Waterbury Arts Magnet School employs 59.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waterbury Arts Magnet School is $22,290, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Waterbury School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waterbury Arts Magnet School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waterbury Arts Magnet School 116^th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Waterbury Arts Magnet School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Waterbury Arts Magnet School 91^st of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Waterbury Arts Magnet School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Waterbury School District 151^st of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Waterbury Arts Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.84	125^th	249	49.8%
2024	50.93	116^th	250	53.6%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Waterbury Arts Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	51.88	54^th	106	49.1%
2023	55.45	40^th	109	63.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Waterbury Arts Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2022	40.52	102^nd	166	38.6%
2023	36.77	102^nd	160	36.3%
2024	34.52	107^th	161	33.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Waterbury Arts Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2022	38.27	103^rd	169	39.1%
2023	36.93	100^th	158	36.7%
2024	55.92	75^th	157	52.2%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Waterbury Arts Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2022	70.83	17^th	97	82.5%
2023	62.78	25^th	99	74.7%
2024	65.43	22^nd	104	78.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Waterbury Arts Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	54.79	68^th	151	55.0%
2023	46.86	87^th	158	44.9%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Waterbury Arts Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2007	51.33	119^th	176	32.4%
2008	46.38	120^th	176	31.8%
2009	53.83	109^th	176	38.1%
2010	55.28	114^th	186	38.7%
2011	33.89	149^th	189	21.2%
2012	44.06	132^nd	188	29.8%
2013	52.29	122^nd	193	36.8%
2015	47.07	110^th	196	43.9%
2016	30.36	89^th	132	32.6%
2017	36.99	80^th	140	42.9%
2018	30.69	88^th	121	27.3%
2019	23.29	101^st	121	16.5%
2021	35.78	121^st	200	39.5%
2022	19.46	100^th	139	28.1%
2023	41.16	75^th	142	47.2%
2024	32.05	91^st	145	37.2%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Waterbury Arts Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	22.32	138^th	175	21.1%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Waterbury Arts Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	21.00	126^th	155	18.7%
2022	38.82	33^rd	63	47.6%
2023	55.62	21^st	70	70.0%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Waterbury Arts Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	32.16	124^th	189	34.4%
2022	14.91	88^th	106	17.0%
2023	36.68	67^th	103	35.0%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Waterbury Arts Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	37.68	112^th	182	38.5%
2022	16.06	85^th	102	16.7%
2023	31.62	63^rd	100	37.0%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Waterbury Arts Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	29.55	41^st	58	29.3%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Waterbury Arts Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	53.69	40^th	104	61.5%
2022	28.77	42^nd	59	28.8%
2023	72.53	11^th	63	82.5%

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Rank History for high school White students at Waterbury Arts Magnet School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	21.90	92^nd	105	12.4%
2021	42.48	90^th	155	41.9%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Waterbury Arts Magnet School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	126	54	4	59	0	n/a	n/a	243
2006	137	54	3	56	0	n/a	n/a	250
2007	264	101	9	99	0	n/a	n/a	473
2008	260	114	5	106	0	n/a	n/a	485
2009	273	118	5	85	0	n/a	n/a	481
2010	259	129	5	90	2	n/a	n/a	485
2011	243	135	0	94	1	0	8	481
2012	223	102	8	107	1	1	25	467
2013	203	102	10	119	1	0	34	469
2014	223	105	9	125	0	1	26	489
2015	209	105	11	135	0	1	29	490
2016	203	123	9	134	1	0	18	488
2017	198	114	6	141	3	0	16	478
2018	188	113	6	133	6	0	20	466
2019	188	109	8	141	5	0	20	471
2020	175	92	5	158	4	0	21	455
2021	169	87	7	163	4	0	25	455
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	246	160	12	356	3	0	44	821
2024	242	154	15	360	3	0	47	821

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waterbury Arts Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	243	26.7	9.1	n/a
2006	250	27.2	9.2	52.4
2007	473	30.5	15.5	36.4
2008	485	35.8	13.5	37.3
2009	481	43.2	12.7	39.9
2010	485	36.9	13.1	49.7
2011	481	32.4	14.8	48.6
2012	467	32.5	14.3	47.5
2013	469	34.3	13.6	50.3
2014	489	33.3	14.6	50.5
2015	490	40.0	12.2	49.2
2016	488	41.0	11.9	49.4
2017	478	41.5	11.5	51
2018	466	41.0	11.3	53.6
2019	471	42.7	11.0	57.1
2020	455	39.9	11.4	66.2
2021	455	37.5	12.1	64.8
2022	0	45.2	0.0	n/a
2023	821	49.8	16.4	68.8
2024	821	59.8	13.7	68.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Waterbury Arts Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	243	26.7	9.1	n/a
2006	250	27.2	9.2	52.4
2007	473	30.5	15.5	36.4
2008	485	35.8	13.5	37.3
2009	481	43.2	12.7	39.9
2010	485	36.9	13.1	49.7
2011	481	32.4	14.8	48.6
2012	467	32.5	14.3	47.5
2013	469	34.3	13.6	50.3
2014	489	33.3	14.6	50.5
2015	490	40.0	12.2	49.2
2016	488	41.0	11.9	49.4
2017	478	41.5	11.5	51
2018	466	41.0	11.3	53.6
2019	471	42.7	11.0	57.1
2020	455	39.9	11.4	66.2
2021	455	37.5	12.1	64.8
2022	0	45.2	0.0	n/a
2023	821	49.8	16.4	68.8
2024	821	59.8	13.7	68.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Waterbury Arts Magnet School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$18,194
2019	$21,827
2020	$18,848
2021	$19,287
2022	$19,370
2023	$22,290

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waterbury Arts Magnet School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 101^st of 121 High schools	Ranks 75^th of 142 High schools	30.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Waterbury Arts Magnet School)	45	46.4	1.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Waterbury School District)	28.5	21.1	7.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	61.6	52.4	9.2%
11th Grade Math (Waterbury Arts Magnet School)	19.3	28.6	9.3%
11th Grade Math (Waterbury School District)	9.7	8.7	1%
11th Grade Math (Connecticut)	40.6	34.1	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	471	821	74.3%
African American	109	160	46.8%
American Indian	5	3	40%
Asian	8	12	50%
Hispanic	141	356	152.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	188	246	30.9%
Two or More Races	20	44	120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.1%	68.8%	11.7%

Schools Near Waterbury Arts Magnet School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)		SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Math (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)			SBAC Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 8th Grade	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Waterbury Arts Magnet School	Public, Magnet	6-12	16 South Elm St.	Waterbury	06706	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(203) 573-6300	821	60	13.7	68.6%	242 (29.5%)	154 (18.8%)	360 (43.8%)	15 (1.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (5.7%)	32	91^st of 145 public high schools	37.2%		41.2	75^th of 142 public high schools	47.2%	16	41.4		50.9	13.9	60.2	56.8	58.4	38.9	36.9	26.8	$22,290
REGIONS staff secure Waterbury	Public	6-12	80 Prospect Street	Waterbury	06702	New Haven County	Judicial Centers	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(203) 757-9939	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Waterbury Career Academy	Public	9-12	175 Birch Street	Waterbury	06704	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8000	755	58	13.0	79.7%	100 (13.2%)	206 (27.3%)	398 (52.7%)	20 (2.6%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.0%)	25.4	105^th of 145 public high schools	27.6%		20	107^th of 142 public high schools	24.6%	2		26.2	46.2	14.7							$21,257
John F. Kennedy High School	Public	9-12	422 Highland Ave.	Waterbury	06708	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8153	1,391	99	14.1	82.8%	152 (10.9%)	303 (21.8%)	865 (62.2%)	20 (1.4%)	10 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (2.9%)	7	137^th of 145 public high schools	5.5%		7.2	132^nd of 142 public high schools	7.0%	5		7.6	21.6	6.3							$18,727
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School	Public	9-12	43 Tompkins St.	Waterbury	06708	New Haven County	Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 596-4302	785	70	11.2	51.8%	235 (29.9%)	103 (13.1%)	378 (48.2%)	15 (1.9%)	4 (0.5%)	4 (0.5%)	38 (4.8%)	33.4	87^th of 145 public high schools	40.0%		48	71^st of 142 public high schools	50.0%	16		47.7		8.9							$25,833
Crosby High School	Public	9-12	300 Pierpont Rd.	Waterbury	06705	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8061	1,452	96	15.0	84.5%	107 (7.4%)	335 (23.1%)	939 (64.7%)	15 (1.0%)	12 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (3.0%)	7.4	135^th of 145 public high schools	6.9%		6.5	135^th of 142 public high schools	4.9%			8.0	21.4	7.3							$16,938
Wilby High School	Public	9-12	568 Bucks Hill Rd.	Waterbury	06704	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8100	1,178	91	12.8	85.9%	61 (5.2%)	340 (28.9%)	718 (61.0%)	7 (0.6%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (4.1%)	6.3	138^th of 145 public high schools	4.8%		4.7	139^th of 142 public high schools	2.1%	1		10.2	14.3	6.2							$19,470
Watertown High School	Public	9-12	324 French St.	Watertown	06795	Litchfield County	Watertown School District	No	No	No	No	(860) 945-4810	715	66	10.8	37.6%	573 (80.1%)	31 (4.3%)	72 (10.1%)	11 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (3.2%)	39.5	78^th of 145 public high schools	46.2%		51	68^th of 142 public high schools	52.1%	10		40.7	58.4	13.5							$23,277
Naugatuck High School	Public	9-12	543 Rubber Ave.	Naugatuck	06770	New Haven County	Naugatuck School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 720-5400	1,272	78	16.3	56.9%	531 (41.7%)	169 (13.3%)	471 (37.0%)	32 (2.5%)	7 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (4.5%)	26.7	100^th of 145 public high schools	31.0%					(n/a)		34.3	41.0	15.5							$18,134
Wolcott High School	Public	9-12	457 Bound Line Rd.	Wolcott	06716	New Haven County	Wolcott School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 879-8164	620	67	9.2	33.2%	451 (72.7%)	30 (4.8%)	98 (15.8%)	18 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.7%)								(n/a)		38.2									$20,687

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