Serving 115 students in grades 9-12, Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act)'s student population of 115 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#587 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
25%
31%
Black
2%
12%
White
56%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act)'s ranking?
Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) is ranked #587 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) often compared to?
Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act)is often viewed alongside schools like Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act)?
The graduation rate of Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) is 80%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act)?
115 students attend Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act)?
Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) offer ?
Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) part of?
Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) is part of Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (Eas School District.
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