named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Athletics Program
Requires scholars to participate in at least two sports annually; includes football, basketball, volleyball, track and field, golf, bowling, ski and snowboard, and cheerleading, promoting teamwork, wellness, and school pride.
College Counseling and Support
Provides one-on-one consulting through college application and financial aid processes, organizes college tours and on-the-spot admissions events, and offers workshops for parents and students.
Dual Enrollment Program
Enables high school students to take college courses through partnerships with local colleges and universities, earning credits toward both high school diploma and future degree, with some graduating high school with an associate degree.
Social Justice Project (SJP)
Graduation requirement where seniors identify a community problem, create an action plan, conduct awareness events, analyze data, and present findings to academic and community advisors.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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College Preparatory Secondary Education 2 activities
- Deliver college-preparatory education to historically disadvantaged studentsProvides a rigorous college-preparatory education emphasizing equity, excellence, and social justice for students regardless of background or zip code, with a focus on historically disadvantaged populations. The school has achieved a 100% college acceptance rate for all graduating students into four-year colleges and universities.
- Graduate students with academic and personal readiness for future successPrepares and graduates students with a high school diploma, a sense of purpose, and the skills necessary for future academic and career success.
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Student Support and Academic Services 1 activity
- Implement holistic academic and social-emotional development programsDevelops scholars' metacognitive skills through student-led conferences and individualized Scholar Success Plans. Provides social-emotional support via an Advisory model that strengthens relationships between scholars, staff, and the learning environment. Engages parents and guardians consistently to support individual scholar needs.
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Interscholastic and Inclusive School Sports Programs 1 activity
- Mandate annual scholar participation in sports programsRequires all scholars to participate in a minimum of two sports annually, either as athletes or in support staff roles, promoting physical engagement and teamwork.
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High School Dual Enrollment Programs 1 activity
- Offer dual enrollment and early college credit programsProvides a dual enrollment program that enables students to earn college credits toward both high school graduation and future degrees, with some students graduating high school with an associate degree.
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Charter School Operations 1 activity
- Operate charter schools in New York CityOperates Capital Prep Harlem, a charter school in New York City, and received a five-year charter renewal from the SUNY Board of Trustees in 2020. Also referenced in connection with Capital Prep Bronx’s 2025 renewal, indicating ongoing charter school operations in the region.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Provide college and career readiness support servicesOffers comprehensive college and career readiness programming including one-on-one consulting throughout the college application, admissions, and enrollment processes; financial aid application support; scholarship access; free college tours and on-the-spot admissions opportunities; and college workshops for students and parents. Maintains ongoing alumni support during college and into careers.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Require senior capstone project focused on social justiceRequires seniors to complete the Social Justice Project as a condition of graduation, integrating themes of equity and civic responsibility into the academic curriculum.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2019
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1 years on record · 2019–2019
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2019
Who runs it
board members · 3
- DEREK FERGUSON — BOARD CHAIR
- GEORGIETTE MORGAN-THOMAS — TRUSTEE
- IYANLA VANZANT — TRUSTEE
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Board of Directors Partner — Responsible for oversight of academics, communications, operations, and strategic direction of the school.
- Capital Preparatory Schools Network — Member of the Capital Preparatory Schools network of charter schools across New York and Connecticut.
- Connecticut State Board of Education Government — Granted initial certificate of approval for Capital Prep Middletown.
- SUNY Government — Approved Capital Prep New Rochelle to operate as a charter school.
- SUNY Board of Trustees Government — Charter authorizer that granted Capital Prep Harlem a five-year renewal.
- academic and community advisors Partner — Panel of academic and community advisors evaluates senior Social Justice Project presentations.
- local colleges and universities Partner — Partnership enabling students to enroll in college courses for credit while in high school
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Dual Enrollment to Accelerate College Accessmethodology: dual_enrollment_modelBy offering dual enrollment with higher education institutions, the school reduces barriers to college success, because early exposure to college-level coursework builds academic confidence and shortens the path to degree completion.
- Social Justice-Centered College and Career Readinessmethodology: social_justice_educationBy providing a college preparatory education grounded in social justice, the school prepares historically disadvantaged students for college, career, and civic engagement as agents of change, because linking academic rigor with equity and justice fosters identity, agency, and long-term success.
- Whole-Child Development with Academic Rigormethodology: whole_child_educationBy combining a rigorous college preparatory curriculum with affective support, athletics, and personalized learning, the school fosters holistic student growth, because addressing academic, emotional, and social needs together produces more sustainable college and career readiness.