WILBY HIGH SCHOOL

Wilby 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 1,072 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 90 teachers, Wilby 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.

Wilby High School, located at 568 Bucks Hill Road in Waterbury, Connecticut, serves as a prominent public secondary institution within the Waterbury Public Schools district. The school provides a comprehensive educational environment dedicated to fostering academic growth, personal development, and college and career readiness for its diverse student body. By offering a variety of core curriculum courses, elective programs, and extracurricular activities, Wilby strives to prepare its students to navigate the challenges of the 21st century and become productive, engaged members of their local and global communities.

Beyond its academic offerings, Wilby High School places a strong emphasis on cultivating a supportive school culture that encourages student involvement and community connection. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep families and the public informed about academic calendars, athletic schedules, and district initiatives. With a focus on inclusive learning and student success, the institution serves as a foundational hub in the Waterbury community, aiming to empower its students to reach their full potential through consistent guidance, rigorous instruction, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

For more information, contact Wilby High School at (203) 574-8100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

568 Bucks Hill Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06704-1296
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WILBY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Waterbury, CT with about 1,072 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,072
Teachers:
90
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 1,072 students

Hispanic/Latino
56.3%
Black or African American
28.7%
White
11.6%
Two or more races
2.1%
Asian
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
45.3%
Male
54.7%

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.