At a glance
Reported students
775
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut other enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 20 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
775
Capital Preparatory Harbor School: 775 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
21.2:1 reported; state peer median 17:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 792
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.2:1
What the reported data says about Capital Preparatory Harbor School
Capital Preparatory Harbor School is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Bridgeport. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Capital Preparatory Harbor School District. NCES reports 775 students for 2024–25.
Among 20 combined / other schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 242 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.2:1, above the Connecticut median of 17:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (64.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.8%). English learners represent 7.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Capital Preparatory Harbor School
- 1How do the reported 21.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.5%
- Hispanic33.8%
- Black64.6%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
2 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Capital Preparatory Harbor School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt School Elementary · Bridgeport School District | PK–08 | 493 | 0.4 mi |
| Bridgeport Residential Center High · Judicial Centers | 08–12 | 0 | 0.5 mi |
| REGIONS secure Bridgeport High · Judicial Centers | 05–12 | 0 | 0.5 mi |
| The Bridge Academy High · Charter · The Bridge Academy District | 07–12 | 281 | 0.6 mi |
| Achievement First Bridgeport Academy Other · Charter · Achievement First Bridgeport Academy District | KG–12 | 1,090 | 1.4 mi |
| Victoria Soto Preschool Other · Stratford School District | PK–PK | 217 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Capital Preparatory Harbor School
What grades does Capital Preparatory Harbor School serve?
Capital Preparatory Harbor School reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Capital Preparatory Harbor School District.
How many students attend Capital Preparatory Harbor School?
Capital Preparatory Harbor School reported 775 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 20 Connecticut combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 792 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Capital Preparatory Harbor School?
The calculated ratio is 21.2:1, based on 775 students and 36.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 17:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Capital Preparatory Harbor School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Capital Preparatory Harbor School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Capital Preparatory Harbor School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
68.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Capital Preparatory Harbor School in?
Capital Preparatory Harbor School is part of Capital Preparatory Harbor School District, based in Bridgeport, CT, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Capital Preparatory Harbor School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Roosevelt School (0.4 mi), Bridgeport Residential Center (0.5 mi), REGIONS secure Bridgeport (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.