Serving 152 students in grades 9-12, Capitan High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 152 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Graduation Rate
: 70-79% (Top 50% in NM)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Capitan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capitan High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
What is the graduation rate of Capitan High School?
The graduation rate of Capitan High School is 70-79%, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 66%.
How many students attend Capitan High School?
152 students attend Capitan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Capitan High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capitan High School?
Capitan High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Capitan High School offer ?
Capitan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Capitan High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 152 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Graduation Rate
: 70-79% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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