Capital High

Summary:

Capital High is a public high school located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,398 students. The school is part of the Santa Fe School District, which is ranked 85 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Capital High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Mexico high schools, with a ranking between 110-149 out of 177-198 schools.

Capital High has had a 4-year graduation rate ranging from 76.0% to 83.1% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly below the state and Santa Fe district averages across all subject areas, with only 19% of students proficient in Language Arts and 4% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 38% and 24%, respectively. Capital High's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Homeless students, where the school ranks in the bottom 25-30% of high schools in the state. Additionally, Capital High has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high concentration of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to other high schools in the Santa Fe district, Capital High performs significantly worse than its peers. For example, Mandela International Magnet and Academy for Technology & Classics, both public schools in the district, rank in the top 30 high schools in the state and have much higher proficiency rates on state assessments. The data indicates that Capital High could benefit from targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes, particularly in the areas of academic achievement, graduation rates, and support for underperforming student subgroups.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4851 Paseo Del Sol
       Santa Fe, NM  87507


(505) 467-1000

District: Santa Fe

SchoolDigger Rank:
120th of 190 New Mexico High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,879 Help


Feeder schools for Capital High:

Elementary:    Cesar Chavez Elementary
    El Camino Real Academy Community
    Nina Otero Community School
    R.M. Sweeney Elementary
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Middle:    Edward Ortiz Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  1,398

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
92.8%
White:
4.2%
American Indian:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Capital High ranks worse than 63.2% of high schools in New Mexico. It also ranks last among 5 ranked high schools in the Santa Fe School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.6. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Capital High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (92.8%), White (4.2%), American Indian (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Capital High is 17.2. 4 high schools in the Santa Fe School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Capital High is $8,879. 3 high schools in the Santa Fe School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Capital High:

SchoolDigger ranks Capital High 120th of 190 New Mexico public high schools. (See Capital High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Santa Fe:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Fe 85th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Capital High

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Rank History for all students at Capital High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 19.96 103rd 129 20.2%
2006 23.26 104th 134 22.4%
2007 24.49 116th 150 22.7%
2008 33.44 99th 146 32.2%
2009 44.00 82nd 151 45.7%
2010 35.99 102nd 154 33.8%
2011 24.60 122nd 157 22.3%
2012 29.91 117th 163 28.2%
2013 26.56 134th 177 24.3%
2014 31.45 147th 198 25.8%
2015 31.42 120th 193 37.8%
2016 19.41 162nd 185 12.4%
2017 20.24 137th 158 13.3%
2018 23.56 140th 182 23.1%
2019 22.16 149th 181 17.7%
2022 28.69 110th 177 37.9%
2023 21.89 129th 170 24.1%
2024 32.60 120th 190 36.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Capital High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.45 15th 20 25.0%
2019 24.78 24th 31 22.6%
2023 12.15 27th 29 6.9%
2024 26.06 32nd 41 22.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Capital High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.74 36th 62 41.9%
2022 17.80 54th 58 6.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Capital High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.52 110th 164 32.9%
2019 28.27 122nd 161 24.2%
2022 36.35 71st 154 53.9%
2023 26.30 110th 157 29.9%
2024 37.68 85th 154 44.8%
See the entire list of Best New Mexico High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Capital High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.59 9th 9 0.0%
2022 11.69 23rd 24 4.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Capital High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.71 112th 145 22.8%
2019 21.08 125th 144 13.2%
2022 29.07 110th 157 29.9%
2023 18.69 118th 143 17.5%
2024 20.06 128th 153 16.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Capital High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.28 32nd 51 37.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Capital High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.27 134th 143 6.3%
2019 19.71 134th 151 11.3%
2022 24.35 129th 159 18.9%
2023 23.20 121st 146 17.1%
2024 25.66 123rd 159 22.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Capital High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.45 14th 14 0.0%
2022 39.79 20th 31 35.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Capital High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.20 104th 133 21.8%
2019 24.29 115th 139 17.3%
2022 26.75 110th 150 26.7%
2023 22.71 106th 132 19.7%
2024 35.77 82nd 142 42.3%
See the entire list of Best New Mexico High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Capital High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.73 94th 115 18.3%
2019 30.28 74th 109 32.1%
2022 52.61 53rd 133 60.2%
2023 19.57 133rd 157 15.3%
2024 27.50 110th 155 29.0%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, 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.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Capital High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 290 7 3 740 16 n/a n/a 0 1056
1991 284 11 0 737 21 n/a n/a 0 1053
1992 269 3 9 747 3 n/a n/a 0 1031
1993 290 1 3 745 14 n/a n/a 0 1053
1994 311 5 3 790 18 n/a n/a 0 1127
1995 368 8 1 930 21 n/a n/a 0 1328
1996 368 8 1 930 21 n/a n/a 0 1328
1997 331 8 3 992 32 n/a n/a 0 1366
1998 315 9 6 996 24 n/a n/a 0 1350
1999 304 7 23 926 37 n/a n/a 0 1297
2000 269 12 21 993 25 n/a n/a 0 1320
2001 278 12 21 1022 35 n/a n/a 0 1368
2002 220 2 11 1033 31 n/a n/a 0 1297
2003 220 2 11 1033 31 n/a n/a 0 1297
2004 194 3 10 996 30 n/a n/a 0 1233
2005 162 6 7 1078 38 n/a n/a 0 1291
2006 142 7 7 1050 34 n/a n/a 0 1240
2007 101 7 12 934 28 n/a n/a 0 1082
2008 97 9 10 1013 32 n/a n/a 0 1161
2009 81 6 6 1013 32 n/a n/a 0 1138
2010 82 5 6 994 28 0 0 0 1115
2011 98 4 5 976 28 0 0 0 1111
2012 137 2 2 962 23 0 0 0 1126
2013 114 5 6 1012 20 0 1 0 1158
2014 97 7 6 1182 24 0 3 0 1319
2015 97 7 6 1254 23 1 3 0 1391
2016 68 6 4 1273 16 1 2 0 1370
2017 76 9 3 1382 19 1 9 0 1499
2018 55 3 5 1329 15 1 4 0 1412
2019 52 1 6 1344 15 0 3 0 1421
2020 61 3 11 1322 22 0 5 0 1424
2021 71 3 13 1408 22 1 2 0 1520
2022 72 5 12 1345 18 1 1 0 1454
2023 59 3 15 1297 22 2 0 0 1398

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 High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1056 57.7 18.3 n/a
1991 1053 59.3 17.7 n/a
1992 1031 56.5 18.2 n/a
1993 1053 52.2 20.2 n/a
1994 1127 54.6 20.6 n/a
1995 1328 65.1 20.4 n/a
1996 1328 65.1 20.4 n/a
1997 1366 63.0 21.7 n/a
1998 1350 52.8 25.6 n/a
1999 1297 67.3 19.3 24.9
2000 1320 76.1 17.3 35.9
2001 1368 81.4 16.8 41
2002 1297 83.6 15.5 55.9
2003 1297 83.6 15.5 55.9
2004 1233 82.7 14.9 60.3
2005 1291 79.7 16.2 57.6
2006 1240 79.3 15.6 52.7
2007 1082 69.8 15.5 40.6
2008 1161 71.2 16.3 60.7
2009 1138 66.0 17.2 70.7
2010 1115 77.9 14.3 80.6
2011 1111 78.8 14.0 88.9
2012 1126 83.0 13.5 71.2
2013 1158 83.7 13.8 78
2014 1319 83.7 15.7 78.5
2015 1391 90.0 15.4 96.4
2016 1370 93.0 14.7 99.8
2017 1499 84.0 17.8 99.8
2018 1412 91.2 15.4 99.8
2019 1421 85.4 16.6 99.8
2020 1424 87.6 16.2 99.8
2021 1520 89.6 16.9 99.8
2022 1454 85.0 17.0 99.8
2023 1398 81.0 17.2 99.8

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 High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1056 57.7 18.3 n/a
1991 1053 59.3 17.7 n/a
1992 1031 56.5 18.2 n/a
1993 1053 52.2 20.2 n/a
1994 1127 54.6 20.6 n/a
1995 1328 65.1 20.4 n/a
1996 1328 65.1 20.4 n/a
1997 1366 63.0 21.7 n/a
1998 1350 52.8 25.6 n/a
1999 1297 67.3 19.3 24.9
2000 1320 76.1 17.3 35.9
2001 1368 81.4 16.8 41
2002 1297 83.6 15.5 55.9
2003 1297 83.6 15.5 55.9
2004 1233 82.7 14.9 60.3
2005 1291 79.7 16.2 57.6
2006 1240 79.3 15.6 52.7
2007 1082 69.8 15.5 40.6
2008 1161 71.2 16.3 60.7
2009 1138 66.0 17.2 70.7
2010 1115 77.9 14.3 80.6
2011 1111 78.8 14.0 88.9
2012 1126 83.0 13.5 71.2
2013 1158 83.7 13.8 78
2014 1319 83.7 15.7 78.5
2015 1391 90.0 15.4 96.4
2016 1370 93.0 14.7 99.8
2017 1499 84.0 17.8 99.8
2018 1412 91.2 15.4 99.8
2019 1421 85.4 16.6 99.8
2020 1424 87.6 16.2 99.8
2021 1520 89.6 16.9 99.8
2022 1454 85.0 17.0 99.8
2023 1398 81.0 17.2 99.8

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Capital High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,879

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Capital High

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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 149th of 181 High schoolsRanks 129th of 170 High schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Language Arts (Capital High)3225.1
 6.9%
   11th Grade Language Arts (Santa Fe)3937.5
 1.5%
   11th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)4033.1
 6.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Capital High)55.5
 0.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Santa Fe)914.5
 5.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1015.9
 5.9%
11th Grade Science (Capital High)1236.6
 24.6%
   11th Grade Science (Santa Fe)2242.3
 20.3%
   11th Grade Science (New Mexico)2540.2
 15.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14211398
 1.6%
African American13
 200%
American Indian1522
 46.7%
Asian615
 150%
Hispanic13441297
 3.5%
Pacific Islander02
White5259
 13.5%
Two or More Races30
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.8%99.8%
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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,398 students attended Capital High.

Capital High ranks 120th of 190 New Mexico high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Capital High are 93% Hispanic, 4% White, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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