Capital High School

4851 Paseo Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87507

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Tel: (505) 467-1000

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Capital High School serves 1,520 students in grades 9-12.

Capital High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 25%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 58%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

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

Top Rankings

Capital High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

Capital High School's student population of 1,520 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,520 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

90 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Capital High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 217 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Capital High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (NM)

Overall Testing Rank

#190 out of 217 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Capital High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

10-14%

25%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Capital High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Capital High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Capital High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

12%

Asian

Hispanic

93%

62%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Capital High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

n/a

White

21%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.13

0.57

This chart display the diversity score of Capital High School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

83%

77%

This chart display graduation rate of Capital High School and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

73%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Capital High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Capital High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Santa Fe Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,520 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Graduation Rate
: 83% (Top 50%)
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