For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,778 students in 06708, CT.
The top-ranked public high schools in 06708, CT are Aces At Chase, W. F. Kaynor Technical High School and John F. Kennedy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 06708 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 06708, CT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 06708 have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is W. F. Kaynor Technical High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06708, CT Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aces At Chase
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
565 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 639-8403
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 639-8403
Gr: 6-9 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
43 Tompkins St.
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 596-4302
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 596-4302
Gr: 9-12 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
John F. Kennedy High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
422 Highland Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8153
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8153
Gr: 9-12 | 1,391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 06708, CT?
The top-ranked public high schools in 06708, CT include Aces At Chase, W. F. Kaynor Technical High School and John F. Kennedy High School.
How many public high schools are located in 06708?
3 public high schools are located in 06708.
What is the racial composition of students in 06708?
06708 public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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