Capital Preparatory Bronx Charter School

Capital Preparatory Bronx Charter School serves students in grades 6-12 in the Bronx, operating with a mission to provide historically disadvantaged students with college and career readiness skills and a focus on social justice. The school emphasizes rigorous academics and high expectations, reflected in its high percentage of students engaged in accelerated coursework, which is well above the citywide 75th percentile. Middle school ELA proficiency is above the citywide median, though math proficiency is closer to the 25th percentile. High school Regents pass rates are strong in English, US History, and Global History, but lower in Geometry and Algebra I. The school reports a 100% college acceptance rate for its graduates. Parents and students offer mixed feedback, with some praising the strong academic foundation and college preparation support, while others express concerns about administration, communication, and high staff turnover. Distinctive features include an extended school year and day, summer enrichment, a two-sport requirement, and an Advisory Model for monitoring academic and social-emotional progress.