Serving 185 students in grades 6-12, Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School's student population of 185 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
185 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2634 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Hispanic
28%
31%
Black
68%
15%
White
1%
39%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted51.9%
27.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School's ranking?
Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School is ranked #2634 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School?
The graduation rate of Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School is 70-74%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School?
185 students attend Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School?
Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School offer ?
Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School part of?
Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School is part of Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School District.
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