Capital Preparatory Magnet School

1304 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 533 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Capital Preparatory Magnet 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 5% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Capital Preparatory Magnet School's student population of 533 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

School Rankings

Capital Preparatory Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capital Preparatory Magnet School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#912 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
5%
40%
12%
50%
15-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
28%
31%
Black
63%
12%
White
2%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
≥90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Capital Preparatory Magnet School's ranking?
Capital Preparatory Magnet School is ranked #912 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Capital Preparatory Magnet School?
The graduation rate of Capital Preparatory Magnet School is 90%, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 89%.
How many students attend Capital Preparatory Magnet School?
533 students attend Capital Preparatory Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Capital Preparatory Magnet School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capital Preparatory Magnet School?
Capital Preparatory Magnet School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Capital Preparatory Magnet School offer ?
Capital Preparatory Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Capital Preparatory Magnet School part of?
Capital Preparatory Magnet School is part of Hartford School District.
In what neighborhood is Capital Preparatory Magnet School located?
Capital Preparatory Magnet School is located in the Downtown North neighborhood of Hartford, CT.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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