Capitol High School

Summary:

Capitol High School is a public high school serving approximately 500 students in grades 9-12 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, which is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish school district. The school faces significant academic challenges, with students performing well below the district and state averages on standardized tests.

Capitol High School's academic performance is particularly concerning, with only 13% of students proficient or better in LEAP/Geometry, compared to 38% in the district and 58% statewide. The school also ranks very low among Louisiana high schools when looking at specific student subgroups, such as ranking 299 out of 308 for female students, 302 out of 315 for male students, 243 out of 260 for African American students, and 310 out of 328 for low socioeconomic status students. This suggests that the school's struggles disproportionately impact its most vulnerable student populations.

When compared to nearby schools, the academic gap becomes even more apparent. For example, Liberty High School, located just 3.85 miles away, ranked 46 out of 333 Louisiana high schools and had significantly higher proficiency rates on standardized tests. This highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges facing the Capitol High School community and help students reach their full potential.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1000 North 23rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

(225) 239-7506

District: East Baton Rouge Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
320^th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Number of students: 259

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.5%

Two or more races:

0.8%

White:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Capitol High School ranks worse than 96.1% of high schools in Louisiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.41. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Capitol High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Capitol High School 320^th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Capitol High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

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African American students:

East Baton Rouge Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks East Baton Rouge Parish 77^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Capitol High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	3.41	320^th	333	3.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Capitol High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	5.20	310^th	328	5.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Capitol High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	3.25	299^th	308	2.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Capitol High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	4.22	302^nd	315	4.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Capitol High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	9.52	243^rd	260	6.5%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept 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: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Capitol High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2024	1	255	0	1	0	0	2	0	259

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 Capitol High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	259	26.0	9.9	83.4

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 Capitol High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	259	26.0	9.9	83.4

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.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)				LEAP English Language Arts (2024)				LEAP Algebra I (2024)	LEAP Geometry (2024)	LEAP English II (2024)	LEAP U.S. History (2024)	LEAP English I (2024)	LEAP Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP Geometry End of Course	LEAP English II End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	Total
Capitol High School	Public	9-12	1000 North 23rd Street	Baton Rouge	70802	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(225) 239-7506	259	26	9.9	83.4%	1 (0.4%)	255 (98.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	3.4	320^th of 333 public high schools	3.9%					(n/a)										13.0	25.0	18.0	32.0	23.0
Madison Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	1555 Madison Avenue	Baton Rouge	70802	East Baton Rouge Parish	Community School for Apprenticeship Learning Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(225) 636-5863	590	38	15.5	68.5%	1 (0.2%)	582 (98.6%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	61.5	124^th of 333 public high schools	62.8%		61.6	128^th of 321 public high schools	60.1%	4										56.0	79.0	53.0	80.0	65.0	$12,587
Baton Rouge Magnet High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2825 Government St	Baton Rouge	70806	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	Yes	No	No	(225) 383-0520	1,602	93	17.2	20.8%	645 (40.3%)	431 (26.9%)	148 (9.2%)	341 (21.3%)	6 (0.4%)	10 (0.6%)	21 (1.3%)	96.5	5^th of 333 public high schools	98.5%					(n/a)											99.0		100.0	99.0	$12,355
Istrouma High School	Public, Magnet	6-12	3730 Winbourne	Baton Rouge	70805	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	Yes	No	Yes	(225) 636-2686	697	51	13.6	84.4%	5 (0.7%)	673 (96.6%)	18 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3.5	319^th of 333 public high schools	4.2%		3.8	307^th of 321 public high schools	4.4%	12	41.0	50.0			72.0	72.0	68.0	71.0		16.0	25.0		30.0	21.0	$16,832
Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	339 Florida Street	Baton Rouge	70801	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	Yes	No	No	Yes	(225) 346-5180	522	38	13.6	84.7%	9 (1.7%)	498 (95.4%)	11 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	11.5	289^th of 333 public high schools	13.2%		14.5	269^th of 321 public high schools	16.2%	20									24.0		42.0		40.0	40.0	$13,033
Arlington Preparatory Academy	Public	6-12	6125 Winbourne Avenue	Baton Rouge	70805	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 766-8188	91	23	3.9	60.4%	6 (6.6%)	76 (83.5%)	6 (6.6%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	2	325^th of 333 public high schools	2.4%					(n/a)										10.0	20.0			20.0	$47,029
McKinley Senior High School	Public	9-12	800 East Mckinley	Baton Rouge	70802	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 344-7696	827	62	13.3	62.8%	25 (3.0%)	623 (75.3%)	164 (19.8%)	8 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.6%)	11.8	288^th of 333 public high schools	13.5%		9.2	289^th of 321 public high schools	10.0%	1									25.0		41.0	38.0	43.0	32.0	$15,712
Collegiate Baton Rouge	Public, Charter	9-12	282 Lobdell Blvd	Baton Rouge	70806	East Baton Rouge Parish	Collegiate Baton Rouge	Yes	No	No	Yes	(225) 892-6962	515	39	13.3	92.6%	7 (1.4%)	481 (93.4%)	19 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)	24.2	259^th of 333 public high schools	22.2%		17.9	264^th of 321 public high schools	17.8%	5									49.0	28.0	49.0		56.0		$17,697
Liberty High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1105 Lee Drive	Baton Rouge	70808	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	Yes	No	Yes	(225) 924-9406	1,241	84	14.8	48.8%	155 (12.5%)	942 (75.9%)	97 (7.8%)	26 (2.1%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.4%)	14 (1.1%)	81.2	46^th of 333 public high schools	86.2%		85.9	20^th of 321 public high schools	93.8%	26									73.0	69.0	95.0	76.0	93.0		$13,350
Glen Oaks Senior High School	Public	6-12	6650 Cedar Grove Dr	Baton Rouge	70812	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 356-4306	687	65	10.6	80.8%	5 (0.7%)	659 (95.9%)	20 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	7.5	302^nd of 333 public high schools	9.3%		6.6	296^th of 321 public high schools	7.8%	6	11.0	10.0	6.0	8.0	47.0	34.0	38.0	39.0	12.0	10.0	30.0	34.0	44.0		$18,690

Frequently Asked Questions about Capitol High School

How many students attend Capitol High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 259 students attended Capitol High School.

What district is Capitol High School in?

East Baton Rouge Parish

What is the racial makeup of Capitol High School?

Students at Capitol High School are 98% African American.

Is Capitol High School a good school?

Capitol High School ranks in the bottom 3.9% of Louisiana high schools.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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