- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Willimantic, CT
Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act)
Federal NCES profile for Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090136001507
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Willimantic · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.2:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) has class sizes smaller than 96% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Willimantic, CT.
School address
NCES ID 090136001507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) shrank from 134 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (-14.2%).
Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 090136001507 · Willimantic, CT High · SMALL · TRAD
123 enr · 8.2:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Quinebaug Middle College (144 students)
Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) shrank from 134 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (-14.2%). Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
How Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) compares
Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.2:1 | ▼ 32% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▲ 1% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 123 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
123
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 4% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 123 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
Two or More 17.1%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinebaug Middle College | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar high schools in Willimantic
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~123 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act)
How many students attend Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act)?
Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) has 123 students enrolled. It is a high school in Willimantic, CT. CCD year-over-year: 134 (2022-23) → 115 (2023-24), down 19.
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 8.2:1, which is 32% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act)?
36.6% of students at Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act)?
The largest demographic group at Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Willimantic, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act)?
Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) rank among high schools in Willimantic?
By Resource Investment Index, Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Willimantic, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Willimantic on the city page.
What other schools are in Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (Eas?
Besides Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act), Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (Eas also operates Quinebaug Middle College (144 students). See the Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (Eas district page for the complete list.