Capital High School is a public secondary school located in the south side of Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States. The school, a part of Santa Fe Public Schools, was founded in 1988 and currently holds students in grades 9-12. The school's mascot is the Jaguar.
Serving 1,388 students in grades 9-12, Capital High School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,388 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Top 30% in NM)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Capital High serves the west part of Santa Fe, NM, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 440.3 square miles, where families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 10.7 miles, extending out to a maximum of 23.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Capital High School's student population of 1,388 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,388 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
School Motto
Striving for Excellence
School Rankings
Capital High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capital High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#697 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
24%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
95%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
84%
76.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)91.5%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
Showing 2007–2024. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Turquoise, Silver, Turquoise Blue
School Mascot
Jags
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capital High School's ranking?
Capital High School is ranked #697 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Capital High School?
The graduation rate of Capital High School is 84%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 76.5%.
How many students attend Capital High School?
1,388 students attend Capital High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Capital High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Capital High School?
Capital High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Capital High School offer ?
Capital High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Capital High School part of?
Capital High School is part of Santa Fe School District.
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