Serving 821 students in grades 6-12, Waterbury Arts Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 821 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waterbury Arts Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Waterbury Arts Magnet School's student population of 821 students has grown by 74% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
821 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Waterbury Arts Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waterbury Arts Magnet School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#633 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
44%
31%
Black
19%
12%
White
29%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterbury Arts Magnet School's ranking?
Waterbury Arts Magnet School is ranked #633 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Waterbury Arts Magnet School often compared to?
Waterbury Arts Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aces At Chase by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waterbury Arts Magnet School?
The graduation rate of Waterbury Arts Magnet School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Waterbury Arts Magnet School?
821 students attend Waterbury Arts Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Waterbury Arts Magnet School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waterbury Arts Magnet School?
Waterbury Arts Magnet School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Waterbury Arts Magnet School offer ?
Waterbury Arts Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Waterbury Arts Magnet School part of?
Waterbury Arts Magnet School is part of Waterbury School District.
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