Serving 64 students in grades 7-12, Capital City ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Capital City ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Capital City's student population of 64 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
64 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Capital City ranks within the top 20% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capital City is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#160 out of 1280 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
22%
Black
19%
7%
White
42%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capital City's ranking?
Capital City is ranked #160 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Capital City often compared to?
Capital Cityis often viewed alongside schools like Hope Street Charter Academy, Highland Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Capital City?
The graduation rate of Capital City is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Capital City?
64 students attend Capital City.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Capital City students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are Black, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capital City?
Capital City has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Capital City offer ?
Capital City offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Capital City part of?
Capital City is part of Topeka School District.
In what neighborhood is Capital City located?
Capital City is located in the Central Topeka 1 neighborhood of Topeka, KS. There are 1 other public schools located in Central Topeka 1.
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