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Waterbury Career Academy
- grade BOverall Grade
- Public
- PK, 9-12
- Waterbury, CT
- Rating 4.25 out of 5 56 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade C+
- College Prepgrade B minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B+
- Health & Safetygrade A minus
- Administrationgrade B+
- Sportsgrade B
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B+
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Academics
AP Enrollment
9%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade C
- Housinggrade D+
Median Household Income
$42,401
National
$62,843Median Rent
$969
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$130,700
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A minus
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 86%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 7 responses
Poll
- 71%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 7 responses
Students
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
808
Free or Reduced Lunch
79%
- 86%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 7 responses
- 43%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 7 responses
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 7 responses
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No data available
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Schedule Options
- Offers Full WeekNo data available
- Offers Part WeekNo data available
- Offers Full DayNo data available
- Offers Part DayNo data available
Teachers
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 8 responses
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 8 responses
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 8 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$18,613 / year
National
$12,239- 71%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 7 responses
- 29%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 7 responses
- 57%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 7 responses
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Rating 4.25 out of 5 56 reviews
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WCA is an excellent school in the Waterbury area and CT. Beautiful facility, great and caring staff and the variety of courses offered is stunning. AP, UCONN and NVCC classes are offered as well as the 4 strands of Health, IT, Manufacturing and Human and typical academics. The teachers do a great job preparing students for college and getting ready for the real world. The school also offers many after school activities and sports. Besides the strict dress code policy and the not so great lunch, WCA is a great opportunity for students to take advantage of!
This school is a really excellent one! The academics are great if you take rigorous courses. I myself take AP and honors courses. The teachers are magnificent at doing their job. The core classes, such as math and English, have provided me with enough information in order to do well on the PSAT. This school ranks 114 out of about 1500 schools in Connecticut. I completely recommend this school for anyone that has dreams of becoming someone in life.
The second you step foot into Waterbury Career Academy you feel safe, welcomed, loved and accepted. The school is very diverse and allows everyone to fit in. It is such a positive environment. The staff promotes self and health care, ensuring every student is okay and has someone to talk to about anything and everything. Not only that, but it is a beautiful school. I have never met a person who disliked the school as a whole. Any amount of time at Waterbury Career Academy will be a great one. The staff and students are always looking out for one another and only want the best from each other. The school runs with "Spartan HONOR," which is Honest, Organized, Noble, Optimistic and Respectful. This acronym resembles everyone, both the staff and students at Waterbury Career Academy.