CROSBY HIGH SCHOOL

Crosby High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Waterbury School District school district, located in Waterbury, CT with about 1,147 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 97 teachers, Crosby High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Crosby High School, located at 300 Pierpont Rd. in Waterbury, Connecticut, serves as a cornerstone of the local public school district. It is a comprehensive secondary school dedicated to preparing students for post-secondary success through a diverse academic curriculum, extracurricular activities, and community engagement. As part of the Waterbury Public Schools system, the institution focuses on fostering a supportive environment that encourages student achievement, personal growth, and the development of 21st-century skills necessary for college and career readiness.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Crosby High School is known for its vibrant school spirit and focus on building a strong sense of community. The school provides students with various opportunities to participate in athletics, arts, and student organizations, which are designed to cultivate leadership, teamwork, and school pride. By integrating traditional classroom learning with these supplemental programs, Crosby strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the unique needs and interests of its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Crosby High School at (203) 574-8061 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

300 Pierpont Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06705-3905
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CROSBY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Waterbury, CT with about 1,147 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,147
Teachers:
97.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,147 students

Hispanic/Latino
53.2%
Black or African American
24.2%
White
19.0%
Two or more races
1.3%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
43.9%
Male
56.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.