Wilby High School

www.wilbyhs.org/

1,196 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,196

Total Students

82.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilby High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	764
Black	307
Asian	7
Two or More	55
American Indian	3

Hispanic
764 (63.9%)
Black
307 (25.7%)
White
60 (5.0%)
Two or More
55 (4.6%)
Asian
7 (0.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

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)574-8100
Website:	http://www.wilbyhs.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,196
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,010
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 9 322

Grade 10 296

Grade 11 291

Grade 12 287