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Capital Senior High School

8055 Goddard Road
Boise, ID 83704
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,220 students in grades 9-12, Capital Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 84% (Top 50% in ID)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Capital Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Capital Senior High School's student population of 1,220 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,220 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Capital Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capital Senior High School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ID)
#326 out of 709 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Capital Senior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Capital Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Capital Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Capital Senior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Capital Senior High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
4%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Capital Senior High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
22%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Capital Senior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Capital Senior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
63%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Capital Senior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Capital Senior High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Capital Senior High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Capital Senior High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Idaho.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Capital Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
84%
80%
This chart displays graduation rate of Capital Senior High School and public school graduation rate of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Capital Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Capital Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capital Senior High School's ranking?
Capital Senior High School is ranked #326 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Capital Senior High School often compared to?
Capital Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Borah Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Capital Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Capital Senior High School is 84%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Capital Senior High School?
1,220 students attend Capital Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Capital Senior High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capital Senior High School?
Capital Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Capital Senior High School offer ?
Capital Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Capital Senior High School part of?
Capital Senior High School is part of Boise Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Capital Senior High School located?
Capital Senior High School is located in the West Boise neighborhood of Boise, ID. There are 21 other public schools located in West Boise.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 84% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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