Serving 41 students in grades 8-12, Walter G. Cady School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%).
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
41 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
34 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
39%
31%
Black
46%
12%
White
15%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)30-39%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
37%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Unified School District #2
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% CT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walter G. Cady School?
The graduation rate of Walter G. Cady School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 88%.
How many students attend Walter G. Cady School?
41 students attend Walter G. Cady School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Walter G. Cady School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, and 15% of students are White.
What grades does Walter G. Cady School offer ?
Walter G. Cady School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Walter G. Cady School part of?
Walter G. Cady School is part of Unified School District #2.
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