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Capitan High School

519 Smokey Bear Blvd
Capitan, NM 88316
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 142 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 142 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 70-79% (Top 50% in NM)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Capitan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Capitan High School's student population of 142 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
142 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
#414 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Capitan High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Capitan High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Capitan High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Capitan High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Capitan High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Capitan High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
32%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Capitan High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Capitan High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
61%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Capitan High School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Capitan High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Mexico 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 Capitan High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Capitan High School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(20-21)
70-79%
66%
This chart displays graduation rate of Capitan High School and public school graduation rate of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Capitan High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Capitan High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capitan High School's ranking?
Capitan High School is ranked #414 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Capitan High School often compared to?
Capitan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holloman Middle School, Ruidoso High School by visitors of our site.
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?
142 students attend Capitan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Capitan High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 14:1.
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?
Capitan High School is part of Capitan Municipal Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 142 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 70-79% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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