El Capitan Public School in Colorado City, AZ, serves grades 6–12 with an enrollment of 200 students and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the district average of 13:1 reported in recent years.
Math proficiency at the school is 40–44%, higher than the state average of 34% but below the district average of 47%, with scores declining from 50–54% in 2019 to 40–44% in 2023.
Reading proficiency is 40–44%, approximately equal to the state average of 40% but lower than the district average of 45%, showing a decline from 55–59% in 2018 to 40–44% in 2022.
Science proficiency ranks in the top 5% statewide at 50–59%, considerably higher than the state average of 24% and district average of 55–59%.
Graduation rates range from 60–79%, which is lower than the state average of 77% and district average of 70%, and the school's overall ranking declined from #418 in 2010 to #625 in 2023.
Minority enrollment stands at 6%, with the student body predominantly White (189 students), and the school has a high free or reduced lunch eligibility rate at approximately 99%, reflecting socioeconomic challenges.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: El Capitan Public School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Colorado City, AZ, covering approximately 834.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 30.7 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 57.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Capitan Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
El Capitan Public School's student population of 206 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
206 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
El Capitan Public School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Capitan Public School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#625 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
49%
White
94%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
60-79%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.2%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Capitan Public School's ranking?
El Capitan Public School is ranked #625 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are El Capitan Public School often compared to?
El Capitan Public Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fredonia High School, Kanab High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Capitan Public School?
The graduation rate of El Capitan Public School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend El Capitan Public School?
206 students attend El Capitan Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of El Capitan Public School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Capitan Public School?
El Capitan Public School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does El Capitan Public School offer ?
El Capitan Public School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is El Capitan Public School part of?
El Capitan Public School is part of Colorado City Unified District (4370).
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