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These are some of the best public high schools in Waterbury at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Waterbury School District
18,701 students | WATERBURY, CT
Grades PK, K-12 | 44 schools -
Connecticut Technical High School
11,183 students | HARTFORD, CT
Grades 9-12 | 17 schools -
Area Cooperative Educational
1,740 students | NORTH HAVEN, CT
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 12 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Waterbury
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July 25, 2025
I graduated from here in 2018. From my memory, the teachers and administrative staff had absolutely zero idea how to handle neurodiverse students. That is a problem seeing as I am autistic. I honestly... More
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Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School
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July 24, 2025
This is one of the worst schools ever. The staff is rude and accuses you of false allegations getting you in trouble. Both principals are rude for absolutely no reason. The teachers aren’t efficient... More
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Wendell L. Cross School
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June 25, 2025
I went here for high school. I was harassed and the school did both but stand up for the harasser because they had a “poor back ground” they aloud this man to bully me for a year. Only to kick him out... More
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Waterbury Arts Magnet School (High)