Serving 1,350 students in grades 9-12, Capital High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,350 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 20% in MT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Capital High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Capital High School's student population of 1,350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Capital High School ranks within the top 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capital High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#325 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
Black
1%
1%
White
88%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capital High School's ranking?
Capital High School is ranked #325 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Capital High School often compared to?
Capital High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Helena High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Capital High School?
The graduation rate of Capital High School is 90%, which is higher than the Montana state average of 84%.
How many students attend Capital High School?
1,350 students attend Capital High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Capital High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capital High School?
Capital High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Capital High School offer ?
Capital High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Capital High School part of?
Capital High School is part of Helena H S School District.
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