CAPITAL HIGH

capital.sfps.info

1,388 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Capital High School, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving the students of the Santa Fe Public Schools district. Situated on Paseo Del Sol, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is recognized for providing a diverse academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. The campus serves a broad demographic, striving to offer a balanced educational experience that includes core curriculum, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities designed to support student growth.

In addition to its standard academic offerings, Capital High is known for its commitment to student success through various support services and community-focused initiatives. The school actively works to foster an inclusive culture that prepares its graduates for post-secondary education or the workforce. By utilizing resources provided through the district, the school aims to address the unique needs of its student body while promoting a standard of excellence that aligns with the broader goals of the Santa Fe educational community.

1,388

Total Students

89.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CAPITAL HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	1,311
Black	4
Asian	5
Two or More	6
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,311 (94.5%)
White
46 (3.3%)
American Indian
14 (1.0%)
Two or More
6 (0.4%)
Asian
5 (0.4%)
Black
4 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SANTA FE
Phone:	(505)467-1000
Website:	http://capital.sfps.info
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,388
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 352

Grade 10 349

Grade 11 374

Grade 12 313