Capital High School
Tel:
(614)228-2854
- Capital High School serves 258 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-59% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 68%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 74%) for the 2014-15 school year.
- Capital High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2014-15 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 29%.
Top Placements
Capital High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Capital High School's student population of 258 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 258 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Capital High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,260 schools in Ohio (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2014-15 school year.
- The diversity score of Capital High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OH) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | -- |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-59% | 68% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-79% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 5% |
| Black | 30% | 16% |
| White | 53% | 71% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.24 |
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| Graduation Rate | 15-19% | 82% |
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| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Capital High School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, OH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Capital High School is Franklinton Preparatory Academy (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Starling Pk-8 Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Harrisburg Pike Community School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Columbus Harrisburg Pike Community School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 333 students
0.1 miles
680 Harrisburg Pike
Columbus, OH 43223
(614)223-1510 0.1 K-6 333 - Columbus Starling Pk-8 Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 604 students
0.5 miles
145 S Central Ave
Columbus, OH 43222
(614)365-5945 0.5 PK-8 604 - Columbus United Preparatory Academy Charter School
Grades: K-2 | 162 students
0.5 miles
617 W State St
Columbus, OH 43223
(877)644-6338 0.5 K-2 162 - Columbus Sullivant Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 322 students
0.9 miles
791 Griggs Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614)365-6524 0.9 PK-5 322 - Columbus West Mound Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 441 students
0.9 miles
2051 W Mound St
Columbus, OH 43223
(614)365-5968 0.9 PK-5 441
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