Serving 368 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
99%
42%
White
n/a
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)45-49%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Capitol High School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Capitol High School?
The graduation rate of Capitol High School is 45-49%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 81%.
How many students attend Capitol High School?
368 students attend Capitol High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Capitol High School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capitol High School?
Capitol High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than 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 Capitol High School District.
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