ARTS AT THE CAPITOL THEATER MAGNET SCHOOL (ACT)
Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT) is a Title I public high school that is part of the Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (EAS school district, located in Willimantic, CT with about 117 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT) has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT), located in Willimantic, Connecticut, is a specialized public magnet high school that offers a unique, arts-integrated curriculum. Operated by the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC), the school is designed for students in grades 9 through 12 who have a passion for the performing and visual arts. ACT blends rigorous academic preparation with intensive professional training, allowing students to pursue specialized "academies" in fields such as acting, dance, music, creative writing, theater production, and visual arts.
The school is distinguished by its professional-grade environment, utilizing the historic Capitol Theater as a centerpiece for student performances and gallery exhibitions. By fostering a collaborative culture that mirrors a professional arts conservatory, ACT encourages students to develop their creative voices alongside their core academic studies. This environment is intended to prepare graduates not only for competitive college programs in the arts but also for diverse career paths that value critical thinking, discipline, and creative problem-solving.
For more information, contact Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT) at (860) 465-5636 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-5636
ARTS AT THE CAPITOL THEATER MAGNET SCHOOL (ACT) is a public Title I school in Willimantic, CT with about 117 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- Total Students:
- 117
- Teachers:
- 15.16
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 117 students
- White
- 59.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 26.5%
- Two or more races
- 7.7%
- Black or African American
- 5.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Female
- 76.9%
- Male
- 23.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.