Capital Preparatory Harbor School

777 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 793 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Capital Preparatory Harbor School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 793 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Capital Preparatory Harbor School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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School Overview

Capital Preparatory Harbor School's student population of 793 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
793 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Capital Preparatory Harbor School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capital Preparatory Harbor School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CT)
#832 out of 940 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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9%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Capital Preparatory Harbor School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
23%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Capital Preparatory Harbor School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
31%
29%
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Black
67%
13%
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White
1%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
This chart display the diversity score of Capital Preparatory Harbor School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
90%
This chart display graduation rate of Capital Preparatory Harbor School and public school graduation rate of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Capital Preparatory Harbor School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Capital Preparatory Harbor School's ranking?
Capital Preparatory Harbor School is ranked #832 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Capital Preparatory Harbor School often compared to?
Capital Preparatory Harbor Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Achievement First Bridgeport Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Capital Preparatory Harbor School?
The graduation rate of Capital Preparatory Harbor School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 90%.
How many students attend Capital Preparatory Harbor School?
793 students attend Capital Preparatory Harbor School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Capital Preparatory Harbor School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capital Preparatory Harbor School?
Capital Preparatory Harbor School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Capital Preparatory Harbor School offer ?
Capital Preparatory Harbor School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Capital Preparatory Harbor School part of?
Capital Preparatory Harbor School is part of Capital Preparatory Harbor School District.

School Reviews

5   7/21/2020
The staff has really worked with my son and treated my son with empathy. They do their best with the resources they have. Good academic program as well.
- Posted by Parent - AH

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 793 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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