Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT)

Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (EAS

www.eastconn.org/divisions/magnet/act-arts-at-the-capitol-theater

134 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

134

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arts at the Capitol Theater Magnet School (ACT)
Demographic	Student Count
White	79
Hispanic	35
Black	3
Two or More	13

White
79 (60.8 %)
Hispanic
35 (26.9 %)
Two or More
13 (10.0 %)
Black
3 (2.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Eastern Connecticut Regional Educational Service Center (EAS
Phone:	(860)465-5636
Website:	http://www.eastconn.org/divisions/magnet/act-arts-at-the-capitol-theater
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	134
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 31

Grade 10 35

Grade 11 24

Grade 12 44