Serving 242 students in grades 6-12, Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School's student population of 242 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 130% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3110 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
26%
30%
Black
71%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School's ranking?
Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School is ranked #3110 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School?
The graduation rate of Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School is 60-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School?
242 students attend Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School?
Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School offer ?
Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School part of?
Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School is part of Capital Preparatory (Cp) Harlem Charter School District.
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