W. F. Kaynor Technical High School, or Kaynor Tech, is a technical high school located in Waterbury, Connecticut. Students from Waterbury and the surrounding towns can attend Kaynor. Kaynor Tech is part of the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System.
Serving 785 students in grades 9-12, W. F. Kaynor Technical High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 785 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School's student population of 785 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
785 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Mascot
Panther
School Rankings
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W. F. Kaynor Technical High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#724 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
48%
31%
Black
13%
12%
White
30%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W. F. Kaynor Technical High School's ranking?
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School is ranked #724 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are W. F. Kaynor Technical High School often compared to?
W. F. Kaynor Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H. C. Wilcox Technical High School, John F. Kennedy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of W. F. Kaynor Technical High School?
The graduation rate of W. F. Kaynor Technical High School is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend W. F. Kaynor Technical High School?
785 students attend W. F. Kaynor Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of W. F. Kaynor Technical High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W. F. Kaynor Technical High School?
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does W. F. Kaynor Technical High School offer ?
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is W. F. Kaynor Technical High School part of?
W. F. Kaynor Technical High School is part of Connecticut Technical Education And Career System School District.
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