Serving 1,326 students in grades 9-12, Capital High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,326 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 30% in WA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Capital High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capital High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Capital High School is ranked #366 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Capital High School often compared to?
Capital High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olympia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Capital High School?
The graduation rate of Capital High School is 90%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Capital High School?
1,326 students attend Capital High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Capital High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capital High School?
Capital High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Capital High School offer ?
Capital High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Capital High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,326 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
