Capital High School
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,520 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Top 50% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capital High School's ranking?
Capital High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).
What schools are Capital High School often compared to?
Capital High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Fe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% NM state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Capital High School?
The graduation rate of Capital High School is 83%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 77%.
How many students attend Capital High School?
1,520 students attend Capital High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Capital High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Capital High School offer ?
Capital High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Capital High School part of?
Capital High School is part of Santa Fe Public Schools School District.
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