Capital High School is a public high school located in Charleston, West Virginia, United States created from a consolidation of Charleston High School and Stonewall Jackson High School in 1989.
Serving 1,051 students in grades 9-12, Capital High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,051 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Capital High School's student population of 1,051 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,051 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Year Founded
1989
Colors
Grey, Royal blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Capital High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capital High School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#324 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
29%
4%
White
59%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
91%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capital High School's ranking?
Capital High School is ranked #324 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Capital High School often compared to?
Capital High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington High School, Riverside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Capital High School?
The graduation rate of Capital High School is 84%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Capital High School?
1,051 students attend Capital High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Capital High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Capital High School?
Capital High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Capital High School offer ?
Capital High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Capital High School part of?
Capital High School is part of Kanawha County Schools.
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