Waterbury Arts Magnet School is a public middle and high school located in downtown Waterbury, Connecticut. The school opened in 2004 alongside the newly renovated Palace Theater, to which the school is granted limited access for assemblies and performances.
Serving 820 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 28% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). 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 12:1 is equal to 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 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 820 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (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 820 students has grown by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 78% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
820 students
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
2004
School Rankings
Waterbury Arts Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waterbury Arts Magnet School is 0.68, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#584 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
46%
32%
Black
18%
12%
White
29%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waterbury Arts Magnet School's ranking?
Waterbury Arts Magnet School is ranked #584 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
820 students attend Waterbury Arts Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Waterbury Arts Magnet School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 5% 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 12:1, which is equal to 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Waterbury Arts Magnet School part of?
Waterbury Arts Magnet School is part of Waterbury School District.
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