Crosby High School

www.crosbyhigh.com/

1,453 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,453

Total Students

85.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crosby High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	942
Black	344
Asian	16
Two or More	49
American Indian	12

Hispanic
942 (64.8%)
Black
344 (23.7%)
White
90 (6.2%)
Two or More
49 (3.4%)
Asian
16 (1.1%)
American Indian
12 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Waterbury School District
Phone:	(203)574-8061
Website:	http://www.crosbyhigh.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,185
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 399

Grade 10 373

Grade 11 363

Grade 12 318