CAPITAL PREPARATORY MAGNET SCHOOL

Capital Preparatory Magnet School is a Title I public school that is part of the Hartford School District school district, located in Hartford, CT with about 489 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, Capital Preparatory Magnet School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Capital Preparatory Magnet School, located in Hartford, Connecticut, is a distinguished public magnet school serving students in grades 6 through 12. Founded with the mission to provide underserved urban youth with the academic preparation necessary for college success, the school operates on a rigorous curriculum rooted in social justice and leadership development. Its pedagogical approach emphasizes student voice, community engagement, and a "year-round" academic calendar designed to close the achievement gap and foster a college-going culture among its diverse student body.

The school is well-regarded for its consistently high graduation and college acceptance rates, often touting a 100% college acceptance rate for its graduating seniors. Beyond traditional academics, Capital Prep distinguishes itself through its unique school culture, which requires students to participate in interscholastic athletics and extracurricular activities as part of a holistic education. By blending high academic expectations with a commitment to civic responsibility, Capital Prep aims to transform its students into leaders who are prepared not only to succeed in higher education but also to advocate for social change in their communities.

For more information, contact Capital Preparatory Magnet School at (860) 695-9800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1304 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
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CAPITAL PREPARATORY MAGNET SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hartford, CT with about 489 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
489
Teachers:
34.03
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 489 students

Black or African American
60.3%
Hispanic/Latino
21.5%
White
11.9%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian
2.2%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.