For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,281 students in Willimantic, CT.
The top ranked public high schools in Willimantic, CT are Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act), Windham Technical High School and Windham High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willimantic, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Willimantic have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Willimantic, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Windham Technical High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Willimantic, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act)
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
896 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-5636
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-5636
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Rank: #22.
Windham Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Birch St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-3879
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-3879
Grades: 9-12
| 491 students
Rank: #33.
Windham High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
355 High St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2480
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2480
Grades: 9-12
| 675 students
Willimantic, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adolescent Principal Referred Expulsion Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
322 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 455-1605
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 455-1605
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
355 High Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2300
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2300
Grades: PK
| 36 students
Leap Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
729 Main St
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 455-1592
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 455-1592
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
832-842 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 336-4200
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 336-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 174 students
90 South Park Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 450-1259
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 450-1259
Grades: PK
| 30 students
Sweeney Medically Fragile Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
60 Oak Hill Drive
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2420
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2420
Grades: 1-5
| 3 students
478 Valley Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 450-7704
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 450-7704
Grades: PK
| 56 students
322 Prospect St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2627
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2627
Grades: PK
| 178 students
Windham Steps Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
842 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2502
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2502
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Willimantic, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in Willimantic, CT include Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act), Windham Technical High School and Windham High School.
How many public high schools are located in Willimantic?
3 public high schools are located in Willimantic.
What is the racial composition of students in Willimantic?
Willimantic public high schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Willimantic are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Willimantic include: Windham High School vs. Windham Technical High School
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