CAPITAL PREPARATORY (CP) HARLEM CHARTER SCHOOL

2041 MADISON AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10035

www.capitalprepharlem.org

Charter School 185 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Capital Preparatory Harlem Charter School, located at 1 E 104th St in New York, is part of a small network of public charter schools dedicated to providing a rigorous college-preparatory education to students in underserved communities. Founded on the principle of social justice, the school’s mission is to prepare students from diverse backgrounds—regardless of their academic history—to become responsible citizens and leaders who are equipped to succeed in four-year colleges and universities.

The school is known for its distinctive academic culture, which emphasizes critical thinking, community engagement, and a high level of accountability for both students and staff. By fostering a close-knit, supportive environment, Capital Prep Harlem aims to bridge the achievement gap by maintaining high expectations and providing the personalized support necessary for students to meet them. The school’s curriculum is designed to be culturally relevant and intellectually challenging, ensuring that graduates are not only ready for higher education but are also prepared to advocate for positive change in their local and global communities.

185

Total Students

15.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CAPITAL PREPARATORY (CP) HARLEM CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	51
Black	126
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Black
126 (68.1%)
Hispanic
51 (27.6%)
American Indian
5 (2.7%)
White
2 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CAPITAL PREPARATORY (CP) HARLEM CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(212)328-9370
Website:	http://www.capitalprepharlem.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	185
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 13

Grade 7 12

Grade 8 24

Grade 9 43

Grade 10 34

Grade 11 32

Grade 12 27