Capital High School
Tel:
(614) 228-2854
Capital High School serves 188 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 47:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 30% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Capital High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Capital High School's student population of 188 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 188 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
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School Comparison
Capital High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,255 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Capital High School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OH) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2361 out of 3255 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 62% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 47:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 6% |
| Black | 27% | 17% |
| White | 58% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.48 |
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Graduation Rate | ≤5% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Capital High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (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 | 263 students
0.1 miles
680 Harrisburg Pike
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 223-1510 0.1 K-6 263 - Columbus Starling Pk-8 Grades: PK-8 | 632 students
0.5 miles
145 S Central Ave
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 365-5945 0.5 PK-8 632 - Columbus United Preparatory Academy Charter School
Grades: K-4 | 273 students
0.5 miles
617 W State St
Columbus, OH 43215
(877) 644-6338 0.5 K-4 273 - Columbus Sullivant Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 313 students
0.9 miles
791 Griggs Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 365-6524 0.9 PK-5 313 - Columbus West Mound Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 440 students
0.9 miles
2051 W Mound St
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 365-5968 0.9 PK-5 440
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