For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,176 students in 06708, CT.
The top ranked public high schools in 06708, CT are 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.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» high schools in zipcode 06708 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in 06708, CT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06708, CT ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
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 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
06708, Connecticut ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
B.w. Tinker Bdlc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
809 Highland Ave
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8186
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8186
Gr: 1-5 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
11 Draher St
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8181
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8181
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
29 John St
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 346-3931
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 346-3931
Gr: K-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Bunker Hill Bdlc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
170 Bunker Hill Ave
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8183
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8183
Gr: 1-5 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Carrington Esc (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
24 Kenmore Ave
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8184
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8184
Gr: K-5 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Crosby Nvcc (Waterbury Transition Learning Center) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
750 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8061
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8061
Gr: 12 | 15 students
Duggan Cbl Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
38 West Porter St.
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8875
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 574-8875
Gr: K-3 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 06708, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in 06708, CT include W. F. Kaynor Technical High School and John F. Kennedy High School.
How many public high schools are located in 06708?
2 public high schools are located in 06708.
What is the racial composition of students in 06708?
06708 public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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