Is Capital Preparatory Harbor School a good school?

Capital Preparatory Harbor School ranks in the bottom 13.5% of Connecticut alternative schools.

How many students attend Capital Preparatory Harbor School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 772 students attended Capital Preparatory Harbor School.

What is the racial makeup of Capital Preparatory Harbor School?

Students at Capital Preparatory Harbor School are 67% African American, 31% Hispanic.

Capital Preparatory Harbor School

Summary:

Capital Preparatory Harbor School is a public charter school in Bridgeport, Connecticut that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of African American and Hispanic students, and a high percentage (70.21%) of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

While the school's test scores are significantly lower than the state averages across various grade levels and subjects, the nearby charter schools like Elm City College Preparatory School, Highville Charter School, Amistad Academy, and Achievement First Bridgeport Academy generally outperform Capital Preparatory Harbor School on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. These charter schools also have lower student-teacher ratios and higher spending per student, which may contribute to their stronger academic performance.

The data suggests that Capital Preparatory Harbor School could benefit from strategies to improve student academic performance, such as reducing the student-teacher ratio, increasing per-student spending, and implementing targeted interventions to address the specific learning needs of its socioeconomically disadvantaged student population. The school's persistent underperformance on standardized tests indicates a significant challenge in providing a high-quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

777 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604

(475) 422-5900

District: Capital Preparatory Harbor School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
430^th of 497 Connecticut Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,059

Student/teacher ratio: 25.3

Number of students: 772

Racial breakdown:

African American:

67.1%

Hispanic:

31.1%

White:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Capital Preparatory Harbor School ranks worse than 86.5% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.03. (See more...)

Compare Details Capital Preparatory Harbor School ranks worse than 70% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.69. (See more...)

Compare Details Capital Preparatory Harbor School ranks worse than 55.9% of high schools in Connecticut. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.51. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (67.1%), Hispanic (31.1%), American Indian (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Capital Preparatory Harbor School is 25.3. (See more...)

Compare Capital Preparatory Harbor School employs 30.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Capital Preparatory Harbor School is $14,059.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Capital Preparatory Harbor School:

SchoolDigger ranks Capital Preparatory Harbor School 430^th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Capital Preparatory Harbor School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Capital Preparatory Harbor School 175^th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Capital Preparatory Harbor School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

SchoolDigger ranks Capital Preparatory Harbor School 81^st of 145 Connecticut public high schools. (See Capital Preparatory Harbor School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Capital Preparatory Harbor School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2019	10.95	457^th	522	12.5%
2021	10.29	479^th	538	11.0%
2022	10.65	427^th	490	12.9%
2023	14.58	395^th	491	19.6%
2024	11.03	430^th	497	13.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Capital Preparatory Harbor School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	15.29	325^th	371	12.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Capital Preparatory Harbor School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	18.08	255^th	302	15.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Capital Preparatory Harbor School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	9.72	403^rd	455	11.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Capital Preparatory Harbor School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	7.08	408^th	445	8.3%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Capital Preparatory Harbor School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	32.85	26^th	41	36.6%
2023	59.45	5^th	16	68.8%
2024	36.25	13^th	15	13.3%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Capital Preparatory Harbor School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	21.57	188^th	249	24.5%
2019	15.87	201^st	259	22.4%
2021	15.93	222^nd	275	19.3%
2022	16.31	187^th	250	25.2%
2023	15.83	196^th	249	21.3%
2024	22.69	175^th	250	30.0%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Capital Preparatory Harbor School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	26.86	186^th	244	23.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Capital Preparatory Harbor School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	27.55	160^th	218	26.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Capital Preparatory Harbor School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	21.91	178^th	235	24.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Capital Preparatory Harbor School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	8.76	203^rd	224	9.4%
2024	13.30	132^nd	157	15.9%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Capital Preparatory Harbor School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CT State Percentile
2021	29.52	58^th	80	27.5%
2022	59.11	10^th	40	75.0%
2023	47.45	15^th	32	53.1%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Capital Preparatory Harbor School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile
2018	19.31	105^th	121	13.2%
2021	15.46	170^th	200	15.0%
2022	16.80	110^th	139	20.9%
2023	14.39	115^th	142	19.0%
2024	38.51	81^st	145	44.1%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Capital Preparatory Harbor School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.26	106^th	175	39.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Capital Preparatory Harbor School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.30	91^st	155	41.3%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Capital Preparatory Harbor School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	17.03	156^th	189	17.5%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Capital Preparatory Harbor School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	13.20	156^th	182	14.3%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Capital Preparatory Harbor School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.07	31^st	58	46.6%
2022	51.74	12^th	25	52.0%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Capital Preparatory Harbor School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	4	188	3	47	0	0	7	249
2017	2	197	1	50	0	0	4	254
2018	3	344	0	88	0	0	4	439
2019	1	463	0	167	1	0	2	634
2020	5	539	0	211	0	0	5	760
2021	8	539	1	231	2	0	4	785
2022	6	534	0	246	3	0	4	793
2023	4	518	2	240	4	1	3	772

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Capital Preparatory Harbor School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	249	11.0	22.6	0
2017	254	12.0	21.1	61
2018	439	20.0	21.9	61
2019	634	28.0	22.6	69.1
2020	760	45.6	16.6	77.4
2021	785	46.0	17.0	64.1
2022	793	32.0	24.7	63.6
2023	772	30.5	25.3	70.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Capital Preparatory Harbor School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	249	11.0	22.6	0
2017	254	12.0	21.1	61
2018	439	20.0	21.9	61
2019	634	28.0	22.6	69.1
2020	760	45.6	16.6	77.4
2021	785	46.0	17.0	64.1
2022	793	32.0	24.7	63.6
2023	772	30.5	25.3	70.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Capital Preparatory Harbor School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$11,133
2019	$10,045
2020	$10,536
2021	$12,941
2022	$12,781
2023	$14,059

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Capital Preparatory Harbor School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 457^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 395^th of 491 Elementary schools	7.1%
Ranks 201^st of 259 Middle schools	Ranks 196^th of 249 Middle schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Capital Preparatory Harbor School)	37.8	17.5	20.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Capital Preparatory Harbor School District)	37.8	17.5	20.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Capital Preparatory Harbor School)	20	19	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Capital Preparatory Harbor School District)	20	19	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Capital Preparatory Harbor School)	22.7	29.4	6.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Capital Preparatory Harbor School District)	22.7	29.4	6.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Capital Preparatory Harbor School)	22.4	25.5	3.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Capital Preparatory Harbor School District)	22.4	25.5	3.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	58.1	51.9	6.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Capital Preparatory Harbor School)	16.3	18.2	1.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Capital Preparatory Harbor School District)	16.3	18.2	1.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	46.5	41.8	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Capital Preparatory Harbor School)	23.5	10.7	12.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Capital Preparatory Harbor School District)	23.5	10.7	12.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	45.4	37.1	8.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Capital Preparatory Harbor School)	23.3	29.5	6.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Capital Preparatory Harbor School District)	23.3	29.5	6.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	56.1	48.8	7.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Capital Preparatory Harbor School)	37.8	29.8	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Capital Preparatory Harbor School District)	37.8	29.8	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	55.8	48.5	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	634	772	21.8%
African American	463	518	11.9%
American Indian	1	4	300%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	167	240	43.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	1	4	300%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.1%	70.2%	1.1%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				NGSS Science (2024)			SAT English Language Arts (2024)	SAT Math (2024)	SBAC English Language Arts (2024)						SBAC Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	NGSS Science 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	SAT Math 11th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Capital Preparatory Harbor School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	777 Main Street	Bridgeport	06604	Fairfield County	Capital Preparatory Harbor School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(475) 422-5900	772	31	25.3	70.2%	4 (0.5%)	518 (67.1%)	240 (31.1%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)								(n/a)	31.0		46.2	45.9	18.9	23.3	21.0	29.3		50.8		16.7	12.9	20.7	18.6	19.7	10.0	$14,059
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	655 Stillman St.	Bridgeport	06608	Fairfield County	Achievement First Bridgeport Academy District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(203) 338-0593	1,084	53	20.4	74.4%	21 (1.9%)	556 (51.3%)	483 (44.6%)	10 (0.9%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (0.8%)								(n/a)			13.5	29.2		30.4	25.0	46.7		34.0	59.8	39.6	27.2	14.4	9.7	9.9	28.9	$14,219
Wilbur Cross School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-9	1775 Reservoir Ave.	Bridgeport	06606	Fairfield County	Bridgeport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 275-2100	301	23	13.3	83.4%	15 (5.0%)	118 (39.2%)	163 (54.2%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)								(n/a)		17.9									17.9							$18,123
Amistad Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	130 Edgewood Avenue	New Haven	06511	New Haven County	Amistad Academy District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(203) 772-7000	1,116	112	9.9	76.7%	15 (1.3%)	673 (60.3%)	396 (35.5%)	9 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (1.9%)								(n/a)			16.4	31.5		25.3	33.0	35.1	28.7		46.5	27.6	33.3			31.0	36.1	$14,184
Highville Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1 Science Park	New Haven	06511	New Haven County	Highville Charter School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(203) 287-0528	505	32	15.6	75.0%	4 (0.8%)	431 (85.3%)	59 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.8%)								(n/a)						31.4					38.7					27.0		$11,735
Elm City College Preparatory School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	407 James Street	New Haven	06513	New Haven County	Elm City College Preparatory School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(203) 772-7010	783	47	16.6	78.3%	18 (2.3%)	497 (63.5%)	250 (31.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.0%)								(n/a)	28.1	22.0	16.7	32.4		37.7	39.1	42.2	31.0		49.2	49.2	36.5	26.6	13.8			$15,732

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