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Waterbury's first public high school opened in 1851...
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| Waterbury Public Schools | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| , Connecticut United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | Pre-K – 12 |
| Superintendent | Dr. Verna D. Ruffin |
| Schools | 30 |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 18,807 (October 2019) [1] |
| Teachers | 1,505 [1] |
| Other information | |
| Website | waterbury |
Waterbury Public Schools is a school district based in Waterbury, Connecticut.
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 superintendent Dr. Verna D. Ruffin and a Board of Education that consists of 10 elected members and the City Mayor.
Waterbury's 1,500 teachers work in 30 schools and educational programs. They belong to the Waterbury Teachers' Association.
Waterbury's first public high school opened in 1851...
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