Waterbury Public Schools
| Waterbury Public Schools | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
236 Grand St
Waterbury, Connecticut 06702 United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | Pre-K – 12 |
| Superintendent | Darren M. Schwartz |
| Schools | 30 |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 18,807 (October 2019) |
| Teachers | 1,505 |
| Other information | |
| Website | waterbury |
Waterbury Public Schools is a school district based in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States.
The district serves over 18,000 students. Waterbury is notable as the first school district in Connecticut to establish a dress code for all students. Waterbury Public Schools operates under the leadership of a superintendent and a board of education that consists of 10 elected members and the city mayor. The superintendent's position is currently vacant.
Waterbury's 1,500 teachers work in 30 schools and educational programs. They belong to the Waterbury Teachers' Association.