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Classical Magnet School vs. Capital Preparatory Magnet School

Should you attend Classical Magnet School or Capital Preparatory Magnet School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Classical Magnet School
85 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Capital Preparatory Magnet School
1304 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 472 students in grades 6-12, Classical 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 8% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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).
Grades Offered
6-12
PK-12
Total Students
472 students
533 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Classical Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Capital Preparatory Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Classical Magnet School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Capital Preparatory Magnet School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Classical Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Capital Preparatory Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Classical Magnet School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hartford School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Capital Preparatory Magnet School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hartford School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#817 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
#912 out of 942 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Classical Magnet School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Capital Preparatory Magnet School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
8%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
5%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Classical Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hartford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Capital Preparatory Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hartford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
12%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Classical Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hartford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Capital Preparatory Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hartford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Classical Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hartford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Capital Preparatory Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hartford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
≥90%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Classical Magnet School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hartford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Capital Preparatory Magnet School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hartford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Classical Magnet School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Capital Preparatory Magnet School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
38
Kindergarten Students
-
39
Grade 1 Students
-
38
Grade 2 Students
-
39
Grade 3 Students
-
41
Grade 4 Students
-
33
Grade 5 Students
-
39
Grade 6 Students
52
41
Grade 7 Students
47
40
Grade 8 Students
47
48
Grade 9 Students
94
41
Grade 10 Students
84
41
Grade 11 Students
73
24
Grade 12 Students
75
31

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Classical Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Capital Preparatory Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
47%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Classical Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Capital Preparatory Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
40%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Classical Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Capital Preparatory Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
7%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Classical Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Capital Preparatory Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Classical Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Capital Preparatory Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hartford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Classical Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hartford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Capital Preparatory Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hartford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
73%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Classical Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hartford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Capital Preparatory Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hartford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Classical Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hartford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Capital Preparatory Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hartford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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