At a glance
Reported students
123
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.86
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut high enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
133.5
Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT): 123 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
7.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 123
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.7:1
What the reported data says about Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT)
Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT) is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Willimantic. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (EAS. NCES reports 123 students for 2024–25.
Among 209 high schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 650 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.8:1, below the Connecticut median of 11.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (49.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 16.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT)
- 1How do the reported 7.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.86 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 16.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.6%
- Hispanic26.8%
- Black2.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial16.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (EAS
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT)
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Technical High School High · Connecticut Technical Education and Career System | 09–12 | 510 | 0.6 mi |
| Windham High School High · Windham School District | 09–12 | 633 | 0.8 mi |
| Lyman Memorial High School High · Lebanon School District | 09–12 | 322 | 6.3 mi |
| Parish Hill High School High · Regional School District 11 | 07–12 | 184 | 6.3 mi |
| E. O. Smith High School High · Regional School District 19 | 09–12 | 1,010 | 6.4 mi |
| Coventry High School High · Coventry School District | 09–12 | 395 | 6.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT)
What grades does Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT) serve?
Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT) reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (EAS.
How many students attend Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT)?
Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT) reported 123 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 209 Connecticut high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 123 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT)?
The calculated ratio is 7.8:1, based on 123 students and 15.86 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 11.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT) a public, charter, or magnet school?
Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT) is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT) students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
31.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT) in?
Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT) is part of Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (EAS, based in Hampton, CT, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Windham Technical High School (0.6 mi), Windham High School (0.8 mi), Lyman Memorial High School (6.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.