CAPITAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

1,170 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Capital Senior High School, located at 8055 Goddard Road in Boise, Idaho, serves as a prominent public secondary institution within the Boise School District. Known for its longstanding tradition in the community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness. It provides a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs, which contribute to a well-rounded educational experience and foster a strong sense of school spirit.

Beyond its academic and extracurricular offerings, Capital High is recognized for its diverse student body and a commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment. The school prioritizes student growth through dedicated faculty support, modern facilities, and various advanced placement and technical education opportunities. By emphasizing both character development and academic achievement, Capital Senior High School continues to play a vital role in shaping the lives of students in the Boise area and maintaining its reputation as a cornerstone of the local educational landscape.

1,170

Total Students

73.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CAPITAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	693
Hispanic	288
Black	80
Asian	41
Two or More	61
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

White
693 (59.2%)
Hispanic
288 (24.6%)
Black
80 (6.8%)
Two or More
61 (5.2%)
Asian
41 (3.5%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)854-4490
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,170
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	343
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 379

Grade 11 372

Grade 12 419