Below Average
#798 of 990 schools in CT
Capital Preparatory Harbor School
School · Capital Preparatory Harbor School District · Bridgeport, CT
A charter school in Bridgeport, CT where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
777 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604
- Math 13% proficient (2022)
- Reading 26% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Capital Preparatory Harbor School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Capital Preparatory Harbor School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,862/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bridgeport), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,794
Median home value
$231,300
Median rent
$1,419/mo
College educated
29.2%
Homeownership
35.1%
Poverty rate
23.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06604; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement First Bridgeport AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,098 | Compare → |
| Aspire Living and Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 2–12 | 2.4 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Wilbur Cross SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | PK–9 | 3.4 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Christian Heritage SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 386 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Capital Preparatory Harbor School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,623NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Capital Preparatory Harbor School is listed in Capital Preparatory Harbor School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Capital Preparatory Harbor School
Capital Preparatory Harbor School is a public school in Bridgeport, CT, part of Capital Preparatory Harbor School District, serving approximately 781 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #798 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Capital Preparatory Harbor School
What grades does Capital Preparatory Harbor School serve?
Capital Preparatory Harbor School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Capital Preparatory Harbor School?
Capital Preparatory Harbor School has an enrollment of approximately 781 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capital Preparatory Harbor School?
The student-teacher ratio at Capital Preparatory Harbor School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Capital Preparatory Harbor School rank in CT?
Capital Preparatory Harbor School ranks #798 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Capital Preparatory Harbor School's MySchoolScout rating?
Capital Preparatory Harbor School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Capital Preparatory Harbor School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Capital Preparatory Harbor School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Capital Preparatory Harbor School a charter school?
Yes, Capital Preparatory Harbor School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Capital Preparatory Harbor School a Title I school?
No, Capital Preparatory Harbor School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Capital Preparatory Harbor School?
68.9% of students at Capital Preparatory Harbor School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 781
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 2
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (475) 422-5900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 06604)
- 29,497
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06604; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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