For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,266 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 12% (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 84%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 89%.
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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Willimantic, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act)
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
896 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-5636
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-5636
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Windham Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 Birch St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-3879
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-3879
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Windham High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
355 High St.
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2480
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-2480
Gr: 9-12 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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 56% (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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