Bridgeport Military Academy vs Capital Preparatory Harbor School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgeport Military Academy
Bridgeport · Public high · Grades 9–12
321 students
Capital Preparatory Harbor School
Bridgeport · Charter other · Grades K–12
775 students
| Measure | Bridgeport Military Academy Bridgeport, Connecticut | Capital Preparatory Harbor School Bridgeport, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #177 of 180 | – |
| National rank | #16281 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 321 | 775 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 775 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 68.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 23% |
| city | Bridgeport | Bridgeport |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capital Preparatory Harbor School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 2.5%).
- •Capital Preparatory Harbor School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 17%).
- •Capital Preparatory Harbor School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.5% vs 88.5%).
- •Bridgeport Military Academy does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 21.5).
- •Capital Preparatory Harbor School is the larger school with 775 students compared with 321.
- •Bridgeport Military Academy is a public school while Capital Preparatory Harbor School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bridgeport Military Academy better than Capital Preparatory Harbor School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bridgeport Military Academy and Capital Preparatory Harbor School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bridgeport and Bridgeport in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridgeport Military Academy: 321. Capital Preparatory Harbor School: 775. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridgeport Military Academy and Capital Preparatory Harbor School rank in Connecticut?
Bridgeport Military Academy is 177th of 180 and Capital Preparatory Harbor School is unranked among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).