Capital High School, commonly referred to as Capital, is a public high school in Olympia, Washington state, United States. It is one of two comprehensive high schools in the Olympia School District. Capital is located on Olympia's Westside, and serves the entire northwest corner of Thurston County.
Serving 1,326 students in grades 9-12, Capital High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 30% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Capital High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Capital High School's student population of 1,326 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Year Founded
1975
Colors
Red, Yellow, Gold, Cardinal
School Rankings
Capital High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capital High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#366 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
7%
9%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
5%
5%
White
59%
48%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capital High School's ranking?
Capital High School is ranked #366 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Capital High School often compared to?
Capital High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olympia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Capital High School?
The graduation rate of Capital High School is 90%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Capital High School?
1,326 students attend Capital High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Capital High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capital High School?
Capital High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Capital High School offer ?
Capital High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Capital High School part of?
Capital High School is part of Olympia School District.
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