Education impacts every family in Waterbury — and The Waterbury Times is committed to providing clear, timely, and honest reporting on our schools. From chronic busing delays to BOE decisions, magnet school enrollment, test score transparency, and urgent parent alerts, this page is your hub for everything happening in Waterbury’s education system.
Our goal is simple: help parents understand what’s happening, why it’s happening, and what it means for our students.
Last Updated Dec 3 2025 5:45AM
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School Alerts & Closures
Stay updated on emergencies, closures, delays, and urgent parent notices across Waterbury schools.
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Busing Problems & Transportation Updates
Waterbury’s busing issues have persisted for years — delayed arrivals, understaffed routes, inconsistent communication, and aging contracts. The Waterbury Times provides ongoing coverage with daily updates, interviews, and parent-centered reporting.
Waterbury BOE Commissioner Addresses Chronic Busing Challenges and New Tracking Tools
Nov 18 2025- Our discussion with BOE Commissioner Thomas Van Stone, Sr regarding the busing situation in Waterbury….
Where is the Bus!?—Waterbury Parents Speak Out on Daily School Bus Shortages
Nov 18, 2025- Our You Tube Investigation series looks into the Bus situation first hand at Waterbury School Bus Stops looking for answers…
Board of Education News
Meetings, votes, contracts, and controversies — this section tracks major decisions shaping Waterbury schools.
Waterbury BOE Meeting Moved to Wednesday Ahead of Statewide CABE Conference
Nov 18, 2025- BOE meeting moved up to Wednesday from Thursday. Members prepare for conference..
Test Scores, Data, & Accountability
Waterbury School District — Data Snapshot (Niche)
Overall Niche Grade: C-
Academics: C-
Teachers: A-
Administration: B+
College Prep: B-
Clubs & Activities: B
Sports: B-
Food: B-
Resources & Facilities: B
District Overview
- Location: Waterbury, CT
- Students: 18,956 (PK, K–12)
- Student–Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Address: 236 Grand St, Waterbury, CT 06702
- Phone: (203) 574-8004
- Website: waterbury.k12.ct.us
Academics
- Average Graduation Rate: 81%
- Percent Proficient – Reading: 24%
- Percent Proficient – Math: 12%
- Math: 510
- Verbal: 530
ACT Scores (Average: 22 — 31 responses)
- Math: 21
- Reading: 22
- English: 23
- Science: 21
Student Demographics
- Hispanic: 62.5%
- African American: 21.1%
- White: 10.1%
- Multiracial: 4.2%
- Asian: 1.6%
- Native American: 0.5%
- Unknown: 0%
- International: 0%
- Pacific Islander: 0%
Gender Breakdown
- Female: 48%
- Male: 52%
- Non-Binary: <1%
About the Data (Niche)
All data is sourced from Niche.com, which uses a combination of:
- U.S. Department of Education data
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
- State Department of Education reporting
- School district–submitted information
- Student, parent, and teacher surveys
Magnet School Enrollment & Lottery Information
Waterbury’s magnet schools are in high demand. This section provides updates on enrollment periods, magnet policies, school openings/closings, and parent resources.
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