Capital High School

chs.kana.k12.wv.us/

1,051 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Capital High School, located on Greenbrier Street in Charleston, West Virginia, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the Kanawha County school district. Formed through the consolidation of several historic Charleston-area high schools in the late 1980s, the school serves as a central hub for academic and extracurricular activities for students in the region. It is known for its diverse student body and a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Capital High School maintains a strong sense of community pride, particularly through its robust athletic programs, performing arts departments, and various student-led clubs. The school’s facilities are designed to support a wide range of learning styles, and it continues to be a focal point for local pride in Charleston. As part of the Kanawha County Schools system, Capital remains committed to fostering student achievement while navigating the evolving educational needs of its urban and suburban student population.

1,051

Total Students

60.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Capital High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	623
Hispanic	22
Black	309
Asian	15
Two or More	81
American Indian	1

White
623 (59.3%)
Black
309 (29.4%)
Two or More
81 (7.7%)
Hispanic
22 (2.1%)
Asian
15 (1.4%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kanawha County Schools
Phone:	(304)348-6500
Website:	http://chs.kana.k12.wv.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,051
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 9 254

Grade 10 304

Grade 11 241

Grade 12 252