Capital Senior High School

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Capital Senior High School ranks 110 th of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Capital Senior High School is a public high school located in Boise, Idaho, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,220 students. The school is part of the Boise Independent School District, which is ranked 37 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools like Boise Senior High and Borah Senior High, Capital Senior High School has a more diverse student population, with 62.62% White, 5.98% African American, 22.05% Hispanic, 3.93% Asian, and 5.41% other races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by ISAT test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages, with 32.8% proficiency in Math, 32.5% in Science, and 49.3% in English Language Arts, compared to the Boise Independent District scores of 44.8%, 39.8%, and 53.5%, respectively. Additionally, Capital Senior High School's four-year graduation rate has been declining, from 87.4% in 2019-2020 to 85.1% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the nearby schools.

Another area of concern is the school's higher chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9% in 2022-2023, compared to 20.7% at Boise Senior High and 22.5% at Borah Senior High. Additionally, Capital Senior High School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 27.54% in 2022-2023, compared to 15.11% at Boise Senior High and 25.21% at Borah Senior High. These socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the school's lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and strategies to address the unique needs of its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

8055 Goddard Road
Boise, ID 83704-3127

(208) 854-4490

District: Boise Independent District

SchoolDigger Rank:
110^th of 159 Idaho High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,072

Feeder schools for Capital Senior High School:

Elementary:	Koelsch Elementary School
	Morley Nelson Elementary
	Mountain View Elementary School
	Pierce Park Elementary School
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	Shadow Hills Elementary
	Valley View Elementary School
Middle:	Fairmont Junior High School
	Riverglen Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 1,220

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.6%

Hispanic:

22.0%

African American:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Capital Senior High School ranks worse than 69.2% of high schools in Idaho. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Boise Independent District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Capital Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Capital Senior High School has the largest high school student body size in the Boise Independent District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Capital Senior High School is $11,072, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 high schools in the Boise Independent District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Capital Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Capital Senior High School 110^th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Capital Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Boise Independent District:

SchoolDigger ranks Boise Independent District 37^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Capital Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Capital Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2021	45.94	45^th	88	48.9%
2022	40.73	60^th	110	45.5%
2023	43.36	64^th	106	39.6%
2024	33.00	110^th	159	30.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Capital Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	40.05	13^th	22	40.9%
2024	18.83	32^nd	35	8.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Capital Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2018	61.16	10^th	31	67.7%
2021	49.56	22^nd	40	45.0%
2022	50.15	22^nd	48	54.2%
2023	52.99	24^th	40	40.0%
2024	33.27	59^th	66	10.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Capital Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2018	43.41	19^th	31	38.7%
2021	42.85	23^rd	40	42.5%
2022	46.52	22^nd	48	54.2%
2023	48.85	23^rd	40	42.5%
2024	13.27	60^th	66	9.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Capital Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2018	28.92	7^th	8	12.5%
2021	40.43	9^th	14	35.7%
2022	35.00	25^th	38	34.2%
2024	31.70	48^th	55	12.7%

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Rank History for White students at Capital Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile
2018	39.79	15^th	23	34.8%
2021	51.33	17^th	29	41.4%
2022	52.09	20^th	50	60.0%
2023	58.07	11^th	14	21.4%
2024	39.49	52^nd	78	33.3%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Capital Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1320	1320
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1413	1413
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1493	1493
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1548	1548
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1675	1675
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1675	1675
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1675	1675
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1701	1701
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1676	1676
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1666	1666
2001	1516	15	54	60	12	n/a	n/a	0	1657
2002	1465	12	44	66	2	n/a	n/a	0	1589
2003	1465	12	44	66	2	n/a	n/a	0	1589
2004	1426	12	56	79	3	n/a	n/a	0	1576
2005	1400	19	67	94	6	n/a	n/a	0	1586
2006	1374	40	69	126	8	n/a	n/a	0	1617
2007	1303	36	83	135	7	n/a	n/a	0	1564
2008	1234	43	94	141	13	n/a	n/a	0	1525
2009	1195	32	57	113	15	n/a	n/a	0	1412
2010	1144	30	61	136	16	n/a	n/a	0	1387
2011	1075	29	62	147	11	12	4	0	1340
2012	1007	45	63	170	9	7	20	0	1321
2013	1048	39	62	204	11	7	23	0	1394
2014	1016	61	57	197	8	9	33	0	1381
2015	995	55	58	187	4	10	31	0	1340
2016	953	57	56	194	3	13	36	0	1312
2017	940	67	55	207	8	13	35	0	1325
2018	947	61	47	212	10	11	37	0	1325
2019	936	72	36	219	11	9	35	0	1318
2020	894	71	35	222	9	7	32	0	1270
2021	740	65	42	203	6	5	36	0	1097
2022	761	77	46	246	11	5	46	0	1192
2023	764	73	48	269	8	5	53	0	1220

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Capital Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1320	65.8	20.0	6.7
1992	1413	69.9	20.2	7.1
1993	1493	76.9	19.4	8.4
1994	1548	75.2	20.6	9
1995	1675	80.6	20.8	10.3
1996	1675	80.6	20.8	10.3
1997	1675	85.9	19.5	7.5
1998	1701	84.0	20.3	8.2
1999	1676	82.6	20.3	11.4
2000	1666	84.7	19.7	11.9
2001	1657	89.0	18.6	13.5
2002	1589	87.3	18.2	16
2003	1589	87.3	18.2	16
2004	1576	83.1	19.0	19.7
2005	1586	82.5	19.2	19
2006	1617	80.4	20.1	22.3
2007	1564	76.5	20.4	21.5
2008	1525	77.1	19.8	22.8
2009	1412	76.4	18.5	26.7
2010	1387	69.7	19.8	34.7
2011	1340	74.1	18.0	41.9
2012	1321	73.1	18.0	45
2013	1394	72.7	19.1	48.3
2014	1381	73.4	18.8	42.9
2015	1340	72.0	18.6	36.7
2016	1312	73.0	17.9	36.4
2017	1325	75.3	17.5	36.2
2018	1325	78.0	16.9	36
2019	1318	77.9	16.9	30.7
2020	1270	77.9	16.2	31.9
2021	1097	71.4	15.3	27.3
2022	1192	74.2	16.0	17.1
2023	1220	72.1	16.8	27.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Capital Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1320	65.8	20.0	6.7
1992	1413	69.9	20.2	7.1
1993	1493	76.9	19.4	8.4
1994	1548	75.2	20.6	9
1995	1675	80.6	20.8	10.3
1996	1675	80.6	20.8	10.3
1997	1675	85.9	19.5	7.5
1998	1701	84.0	20.3	8.2
1999	1676	82.6	20.3	11.4
2000	1666	84.7	19.7	11.9
2001	1657	89.0	18.6	13.5
2002	1589	87.3	18.2	16
2003	1589	87.3	18.2	16
2004	1576	83.1	19.0	19.7
2005	1586	82.5	19.2	19
2006	1617	80.4	20.1	22.3
2007	1564	76.5	20.4	21.5
2008	1525	77.1	19.8	22.8
2009	1412	76.4	18.5	26.7
2010	1387	69.7	19.8	34.7
2011	1340	74.1	18.0	41.9
2012	1321	73.1	18.0	45
2013	1394	72.7	19.1	48.3
2014	1381	73.4	18.8	42.9
2015	1340	72.0	18.6	36.7
2016	1312	73.0	17.9	36.4
2017	1325	75.3	17.5	36.2
2018	1325	78.0	16.9	36
2019	1318	77.9	16.9	30.7
2020	1270	77.9	16.2	31.9
2021	1097	71.4	15.3	27.3
2022	1192	74.2	16.0	17.1
2023	1220	72.1	16.8	27.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Capital Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$631 (5.7%)	$10,441 (94.3%)	$11,072

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Capital Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Math (Capital Senior High School)	30.5	34.6	4.1%
All Grades Math (Boise Independent District)	46.5	45.5	1%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Capital Senior High School)	57.2	27.3	29.9%
All Grades Science (Boise Independent District)	58.7	40.8	17.9%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Capital Senior High School)	53	62.3	9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Boise Independent District)	57.3	55.5	1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1318	1220	7.4%
African American	72	73	1.4%
American Indian	11	8	27.3%
Asian	36	48	33.3%
Hispanic	219	269	22.8%
Pacific Islander	9	5	44.4%
White	936	764	18.4%
Two or More Races	35	53	51.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.7%	27.5%	3.1%

Schools Near Capital Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)	ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Capital Senior High School	Public	9-12	8055 Goddard Road	Boise	83704	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-4490	1,220	72	16.8	27.5%	764 (62.6%)	73 (6.0%)	269 (22.0%)	48 (3.9%)	8 (0.7%)	5 (0.4%)	53 (4.3%)	33	110^th of 159 public high schools	30.8%		43.4	64^th of 106 public high schools	39.6%	46	32.8	32.5	49.3	$11,072	$631	$10,441
Empower Connections Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	600 Steelhead Way #164	Boise	83704	Ada County	Inspire Academics Inc.	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(208) 332-6800	137	7	20.9		90 (65.7%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (25.5%)	2 (1.5%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.7%)	7 (5.1%)								(n/a)
Cardinal Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	9492 West Emerald Street	Boise	83704	Ada County	Cardinal Academy Incorporated	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 918-1693	31	5	6.0		17 (54.8%)	4 (12.9%)	10 (32.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Ada County Juvenile Center	Public	5-12	6300 Denton Street	Boise	83704	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-4150	11	1	11.0		6 (54.5%)	1 (9.1%)	3 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)								(n/a)
Robert Janss School	Public	9-12	1299 North Orchard Street	Boise	83706	Ada County	Idaho Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(208) 658-2000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Centennial High School	Public	9-12	12400 West McMillan Road	Boise	83713	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 855-4250	1,931	91	21.1	21.7%	1,424 (73.7%)	77 (4.0%)	239 (12.4%)	91 (4.7%)	12 (0.6%)	3 (0.2%)	85 (4.4%)	71	38^th of 159 public high schools	76.1%		83.7	13^th of 106 public high schools	87.7%	25	43.0	54.4	68.2	$6,696	$634	$6,061
iSUCCEED VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL	Public, Virtual, Charter	7-12	6148 North Discovery Way Suit	Boise	83713	Ada County	Isucceed Virtual High School Inc.	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(208) 375-3116	687	25	27.9		533 (77.6%)	3 (0.4%)	116 (16.9%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	25 (3.6%)								(n/a)		17.7	33.8	$6,828	$540	$6,287
Idaho Connects Online Alternative School	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	12639 Explorer Drive Suite 1	Boise	83713	Ada County	Idaho Virtual Education Partners Inc.	Yes	No	Yes	No	(208) 287-3668	137	13	10.6		106 (77.4%)	1 (0.7%)	24 (17.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	5 (3.6%)								(n/a)		26.4	22.7	$6,971	$00	$6,971
iSucceed Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	6148 North Discovery Way Suit	Boise	83713	Ada County	Isucceed Virtual High School Inc.	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(208) 375-3116	336	12	28.4		243 (72.3%)	2 (0.6%)	66 (19.6%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.1%)	2 (0.6%)	15 (4.5%)								(n/a)		9.9	19.4	$838	$00	$838
Borah Senior High School	Public	9-12	6001 Cassia Street	Boise	83709	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-4370	1,289	83	15.5	25.2%	928 (72.0%)	47 (3.6%)	219 (17.0%)	38 (2.9%)	3 (0.2%)	7 (0.5%)	47 (3.6%)	30.8	112^th of 159 public high schools	29.6%		46.5	61^st of 106 public high schools	42.5%	51	31.2	28.0	51.3	$10,293	$775	$9,517

Frequently Asked Questions about Capital Senior High School

Capital Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Koelsch Elementary School
Elementary : Morley Nelson Elementary
Elementary : Mountain View Elementary School
Elementary : Pierce Park Elementary School
Elementary : Shadow Hills Elementary
Elementary : Valley View Elementary School
Middle : Fairmont Junior High School
Middle : Riverglen Junior High School

Is Capital Senior High School a good school?

Capital Senior High School ranks 110^th of 159 Idaho high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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Enrollment information for Capital Senior High School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Capital Senior High School

Student/Teacher Ratio Capital Senior High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Capital Senior High School

Impact of COVID-19 on Capital Senior High School

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Schools Near Capital Senior High School