Serving 123 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). 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 8:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in CT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (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
School Overview
Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act)'s student population of 123 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
123 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 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 0.63, 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
#531 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Hispanic
29%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Black
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
51%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Two or more races
17%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.7%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
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 #531 out of 939 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 90%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 88.2%.
How many students attend Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act)?
123 students attend Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 8:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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