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#642 of 990 schools in CT
Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (act)
High School · Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (eas · Willimantic, CT
An Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (eas high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
896 Main Street, Willimantic, CT 06226
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (act) score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 20 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (act) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated990/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Willimantic), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,103
Median home value
$181,100
Median rent
$1,084/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
34.8%
Poverty rate
25.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06226; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Windham High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 675 | Compare → |
| Quinebaug Middle CollegeEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | Not available | 152 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (eas
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $68,125NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (act) is listed in Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (EAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (act)
Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (act) is a public high school in Willimantic, CT, part of Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (eas, serving approximately 115 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #642 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common 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) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (act)?
Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (act) has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (act)?
The student-teacher ratio at Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (act) is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (act) rank in CT?
Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (act) ranks #642 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (act)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (act) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (act)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (act) has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (act) a charter school?
No, Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (act) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (act) a Title I school?
No, Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (act) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (act)?
43.5% of students at Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (act) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 115
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 8
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.4%
- Phone
- (860) 465-5636
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 06226)
- 19,068
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06226; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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