The children enrolled in the Capitol Region Choice Program live in towns throughout the Capitol Region. They come from diverse racial/ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. They have a wide range of educational needs including both talented and gifted programs as well as special education courses.

However, there is one common factor among all of the children in the Choice Program. Whether the child is a kindergarten student enrolled at a suburban elementary school or a high school student enrolled in the Sports Sciences Academy in Hartford, the parents of that child have sought the best educational opportunity for their child.

For 2001-2002, there were 844 students attending suburban schools. The racial breakdown of those students is 674 African-American students, 127 Hispanic students, 9 Caucasian students and 3 Asian students.

For 2001-2002, there were 93 students attending urban schools. The racial breakdown of those students is 37 African-American students, 33 Hispanic students, 22 Caucasian students and 1 Asian student.