Capitol High School

1000 N. 23rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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Bottom 50%
Serving 350 students in grades 9-12, Capitol High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Capitol High School's student population of 350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
350 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Capitol High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capitol High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (LA)
#1208 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
29%
6-9%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Capitol High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Capitol High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
97%
42%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Capitol High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in LA.
0.06
This chart display the diversity score of Capitol High School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
83%
This chart display graduation rate of Capitol High School and public school graduation rate of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Capitol High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Capitol High School's ranking?
Capitol High School is ranked #1208 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Capitol High School?
The graduation rate of Capitol High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Capitol High School?
350 students attend Capitol High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Capitol High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capitol High School?
Capitol High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Capitol High School offer ?
Capitol High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Capitol High School part of?
Capitol High School is part of RSD-Capitol Education Foundation School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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