Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act)

Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) serves 129 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 48%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 58%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥90% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11-19%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70-79%
  • 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:

School Overview

Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act)'s student population of 129 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
129 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
11-19%
48%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
70-79%
58%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
27%
28%
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Black
5%
13%
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White
61%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.55
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Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% CT state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% 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 equal to the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act)?
129 students attend Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act) students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% 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 12:1, which is equal to 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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥90% (Btm 50%)
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11-19%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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