Summary:
The 06704 zip code in Waterbury, Connecticut is home to two high schools: Wilby High School and Waterbury Career Academy. Both schools serve grades 9-12 and are part of the Waterbury School District, which is ranked 149th out of 156 districts in Connecticut.
Based on the available data, Waterbury Career Academy appears to be the stronger performing school in this area. While both schools have similar graduation rates of 88.4%, Waterbury Career Academy outperforms Wilby High School on several key metrics. Waterbury Career Academy ranks 91st out of 141 Connecticut high schools, compared to Wilby High School's ranking of 137th. Additionally, Waterbury Career Academy has significantly higher proficiency rates in SAT/English Language Arts, SAT/Math, and NGSS/Science compared to Wilby High School and the overall Waterbury School District.
Both schools face challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates of 17.7% and relatively low proficiency rates in math and science across the district. Additionally, the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 79.74% at Waterbury Career Academy to 85.91% at Wilby High School, indicate that these schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, which may present unique challenges and require targeted support.
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