- John F. Kennedy High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Waterbury Career Academy (530 vs. 138).
- John F. Kennedy High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Waterbury Career Academy (231 vs. 31).
- John F. Kennedy High School reported a higher students per counselor than Waterbury Career Academy (331.5:1 vs. 194.5:1).
- Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
John F. Kennedy High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Waterbury Career Academy (530 vs. 138).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
John F. Kennedy High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Waterbury Career Academy (258 vs. 190).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Waterbury Career Academy reported a higher dual enrollment than John F. Kennedy High School (218 vs. 131).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
John F. Kennedy High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Waterbury Career Academy (231 vs. 31).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
John F. Kennedy High School reported a higher students per counselor than Waterbury Career Academy (331.5:1 vs. 194.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
26 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at John F. Kennedy High School
2 metrics were reported by John F. Kennedy High School. Comparable data for Waterbury Career Academy is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
85%
Gifted & talented
68
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
John F. Kennedy High School
$20,128.71
Waterbury Career Academy
$20,128.71
Local revenue share
John F. Kennedy High School
25.2%
Waterbury Career Academy
25.2%
State revenue share
John F. Kennedy High School
59.1%
Waterbury Career Academy
59.1%
Federal revenue share
John F. Kennedy High School
15.7%
Waterbury Career Academy
15.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
John F. Kennedy High School
30.4%
Waterbury Career Academy
30.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
$86,365
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
$86,365
Poverty rate
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
10.3%
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
10.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
33.8%
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
33.8%
Unemployment rate
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
3.6%
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
3.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.