For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,933 students in 06704, CT.
The top ranked public high schools in 06704, CT are Waterbury Career Academy and Wilby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 06704 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 06704, CT have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 06704 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waterbury Career Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06704, CT Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waterbury Career Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
175 Birch Street
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8000
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 755 students
Rank: #22.
Wilby High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
568 Bucks Hill Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8100
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,178 students
06704, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North End Esc Middle School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
534 Bucks Hill Road
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8097
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8097
Grades: 8
| 7 students
Reed Esc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
33 Griggs St
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8180
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8180
Grades: 1-6
| 18 students
Special Education Preschool (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
330 Bucks Hill Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8067
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8067
Grades: PK
| 228 students
State Street School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
58 Griggs School
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8028
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8028
Grades: 3-12
| 68 students
Wilby Esc Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
568 Bucks Hill Road
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8100
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8100
Grades: 10-12
| 11 students
Woodrow Wilson Bdlc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
235 Birch Street
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-6660
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-6660
Grades: 1-5
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 06704, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in 06704, CT include Waterbury Career Academy and Wilby High School.
How many public high schools are located in 06704?
2 public high schools are located in 06704.
What is the racial composition of students in 06704?
06704 public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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